LG TONE Free FP9 earbuds: South Korean tech giant LG recently brought a new pair of TWS earbuds -- the LG Tone Free in India. LG TONE Free FP9 is equipped with a unique and innovative UVnano charging cradle with ultraviolet light that sanitizes the earbuds, reducing bacteria while charging, Medical Grade Gel, Enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Meridian-tuned premium sound and more. 

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LG TONE Free FP9 earbuds price

LG Tone Free FP9 is available for a price of Rs 29,990 on LG’s official online store but on Amazon, you can buy this device at Rs 19,123. The earbuds is available in a Charcoal Black and Pearl White color options. We used the Pearl White color variant for more than a month and here's my views on the same. The LG Tone Free FP9 is offering premium sound, sleek and ergonomic design. In terms of pricing, the LG Tone Free FP9 competing with Sony WF-1000XM4, Apple AirPods Pro, Jabra Elite 7 Pro and more. The LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds are also IPX4-rated for sweat and rain, making them water resistant.

LG TONE Free FP9 earbuds design 

In terms of design and looks, the LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds are little different from different from its predecessor, including LG Tone Free FP7. The LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds have been designed to be smaller and lighter. On the other hand, The charging case also looks good. It comes with LED indicator that shows the connectivity status and battery life.. LED indicator on the case has three lights -  a green one will tell you have a sufficient battery backup, an orange light indicates it has reached halfway through, and a red one means it’s running low. The best part is there is a blue accent light inside the case, which glows up every time you open the case. The light shows that the case has UVnano tech to remove bacteria from the earbuds. There is also a USB Type-C charging port and a button. The earbuds are also IPX4-rated for sweat and rain, making them water resistant. Offering fast and wireless charging, the earbuds come with 24-hour long battery life. 

Coming to the earbuds, the LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds gives you better fit and grip when you compare it to the earbuds of the previous Tone Free models. The earbuds has a matte finish, which make them easy to handle and operate. LG Tone Free FP9 are smaller than Airpods Pro or the regular Airpods. Unlike Sony WF-1000XM4, Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the  LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds are smaller and lighter to use. The device is also comfortable for those who are working out at gyms. In terms on connectivity, the LG TONE Free FP9 are supported by an easy-to-use smartphone app named Tone Free, which is available on Google Play Store for Android devices and Apple App Store for iPhones. Moreover, you can easily pair their Windows 10 devices with LG Tone Free earbuds through Swift Pair with a supported Bluetooth device.

LG TONE Free FP9 earbuds performance

The new earbuds feature technology from Meridian Audio, the renowned British audio technology company to deliver superior sound. Meridian brings Headphone Spatial Processing to TONE Free earbuds which deliver more natural sound. Housing, a leading Meridian technology HSP, the earbuds stimulate the experience of listening to real loudspeakers with clear and spatial sound. Bluetooth 5.2 minimizes audio loss to accurately reproduce the original sound. It also feature s Medical Grade Silicon Ear Gel in 3 Different sizes which provides users with a proper fit and comfort. The ear gels are hypoallergenic and reduce skin irritation.

With an Increased Bass Performance, the earbuds have Flex Action Bass which creates a more powerful low end without compromising on clarity and definition. It features a more advanced driver, and a diaphragm with added silicone edging to allow more movement and flexibility. Additionally, 3D Sound Stage provides a fully immersive experience to the users while watching a movie, TV Show, or game. Customers can also adjust game mode settings in the TONE FREE app for a livelier experience.

The more advanced LG TONE Free earbuds come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), specially engineered to reduce high-frequency noise encountered every day. The enhanced Active Noise Cancellation blocks out the external sound by generating an equal amount of anti-noise. The improved driver can effectively detect and cancel noise to create a true high-fidelity experience that allows one to completely immerse in whatever they are listening to.

The earbuds are also coming with Whispering Mode. In noisy places or when one wants more privacy, you can remove the right earbuds and use them as a microphone. The earbuds come with instant pause and play for a seamless experience. Also, there is an ANC with high and low mode for comfortable experience. Overall, the LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds offers an impressive active noise cancellation (ANC) system that does a decent job at public places or while you are traveling in a metro. For calling purposes, LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds didn't disappoint. The audio quality was good however, the earbuds lacks loudness.

LG TONE Free FP9 earbuds battery

In terms of battery performance, LG Tone Free FP9 claims to offer 24 hours of battery backup. In our review, the earbuds worked for about six-seven hours without ANC and around five hours with ANC. Battery wise, the LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds takes time to get fully charged. I also watched web series while using these earbuds and the overall  battery performance was decent. However, the charging speed is not that good if you talk about premium earbuds. 

LG TONE Free FP9 verdict: Available at 29,990, LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds are premium true wireless earbuds available in India, which will give tough competition to Sony WF-1000XM4 and Jabra Elite 7 Pro. Overall, LG TONE Free FP9 earbuds have a simple design, good battery life, and decent sound performance. However, I think that the LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds are expensive. And pricing is one of the main reason why Apple AirPods Pro can be a better value for money.