Fit For Your Active Life
The LG TF8 is the latest true wireless fitness earbuds for exercise and workouts
Wearing true wireless earbuds for urban runs or cycling can be hazardous if you are not aware of the environment. The new LG TONE Free-Fit TF8 is just the earbuds you might want to wear during your workouts. Turn on the Listening Mode to let in background sound while listening to your favourite music track at the same time. Or, if you are running on the treadmill in a gym, you can also turn on the hybrid ANC to cut out ambient noise.
Another useful feature on the TF8 is Plug & Wireless, where you can plug the charging case directly into a headphone jack and transmit audio to the earbuds. This way, you can save the hassle of pairing the earbuds to the device.
Between the flagship T90 and this sport-friendly TF8, there are give-and-take features. With the TF8, you gain a better waterproof rating at IP67 and a slightly better battery life, while you lose almost all other technical features like a smaller driver, no USB mode for Plug & Wireless, and no Dolby Atmos Head Tracking. It also does not support Whispering Mode.
But I like the lightly textured charging case surface which offers a better grip and is probably less prone to scratches compared to the T90. The lime colour accent on the case interior and around the ear hook achieve a refreshing look.
The TF8 audio quality sounds crisper with a leaner bass than the T90, and that is certainly due to the smaller diameter drivers. Using the smartphone app, you can adjust the EQ manually or select one of the presets specially designed by Meridian Audio. The “Natural” mode alters the sound staging to come from outside the ears, while the “3D Stage Sound” mode creates a surround sound effect.
Rating: 4/5
We Say: These earbuds stay in your ears securely, keep you safe by being aware of the environment, and offer multiple EQ effects for immersive audio
S$302
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Technical Specifications
Drivers 6mm Dynamic Drivers
EQ Meridian Sound Effect, Custom EQ
Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3, Plug & Wireless 3.5mm
Bluetooth 5.3, Multipoint, Microsoft Swift Pair, Google Fast Pair
Waterproof Rating IP67
Battery Life 10 hours (without ANC), 30 hours (with charging case)
Dimensions 65.8 x 51.9 x 32.7 mm
Weight 5.9g (earbuds), 43g (total)
