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LG Tone Free Fit TF7 Review: Durable TWS earphones with lively sound output at a price
The LG Tone Free Fit TF7 is a durable TWS earphone with a price tag of Rs 12,989, offering a lively sound output and unique features such as a charging case with UV cleansing. These earbuds are designed for fitness enthusiasts and have an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. The case has a dark grey matte finish on the outside and a lemon yellow interior. The circular buds have a smooth grey finish with a yellow ring matching the insides of the case. They also have perforated fins that resemble the top of a Spartan helmet.
The angular ear tips are made of medical-grade translucent silicone gel and sit well in the ears without any discomfort. For best results, the buds should be placed in the ear and rotated to lock the fins in the earlobes for a snug fit. The bundle comes with two more pairs of different-sized tips and fins. The back of the buds is touch-enabled and accepts various gestures to control different functions.
The case is far from compact and sticks out when slipping in your pocket. The buds weigh under 6 grams each, while the case tilts the scale at 43 grams. It glows blue for a couple of seconds when you open the lid, which looks cool. It has two LEDs at the front, one for power level and the other for UVnano cleansing indication, and a USB-C charging port at the back.
Features and Specifications (8.5/10): Each earbud hosts a 6 mm dynamic driver and three microphones for calling and noise reduction. Wear detection sensors pause the audio when you remove a bud from the ear and resume when you put it back in. Touch gestures generally work well as long as you don't tap too fast. The LG Tone Free app lets you configure the controls, assigning play/pause, previous/next tracks, voice assistant, or nothing to single-tap, double-tap, or triple-tap gestures. You can also assign volume control to one of those gestures so you don't need to reach for the phone to change the loudness.
Unlike the LG Tone Free FP9W, the ANC toggle can only be assigned to touch-and-hold gestures, and the ANC off option can only be assigned to touch-and-hold gestures.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF7 is a Bluetooth 5.3 compliant earbud that supports AAC and SBC codecs, but lacks support for superior codecs like aptX or LDAC. It offers multi-point support and can pair with up to five devices simultaneously. The earbuds have an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, making them suitable for use in the gym or jogging in the rain. However, the case has no ingress protection and should be kept away from moisture.
One unique feature of the FP9W is the UVnano technology, which uses UV light to kill 99.9% bacteria on the speaker mesh inside the buds in 5 minutes when the case is on charge with the earbuds inside and lid closed. This feature consumes battery and continues to work as long as the charge in the case is above 40%.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF7's performance is 8/10, with the audio not distorting even at high volume. The sound has been tuned by British HiFi audio brand, Meridian Audio, and they have done a good job with most of the presets. Three out of the available five are not just usable but actually quite good and cater to different tastes. The sound signature is close to neutral when using the Natural preset, but the soundstage feels narrow, and a lot of users may find the bass deficient. For those who like their sound on the warmer side, the Bass Boost preset is perfectly usable and enjoyable on the LG Tone Free Fit TF7.
The LG Tone Free app provides a multi-band equaliser to create a couple of custom presets, but the loudness drops significantly when using custom presets. For best results, it is best to stick to either of the three presets mentioned above. The overall sound output feels refined and reasonably detailed, and the ANC actually sees a noticeable improvement over the older but more premium FP9W.
The Ambient Sound mode (Transparency) here is serviceable but could have been better. The app offers Listening and Conversation modes respectively for those two use cases. The wireless range is good with the earbuds retaining a strong connection at 10 meters with a clear line of sight. There were no latency issues either with no perceptible lag between the video and audio when streaming videos.
Call quality is quite good on these LG earbuds, with people on the line being perfectly audible when indoors with excellent clarity. Even outdoors, things were pretty good when it came to voice clarity. Just that it cannot eliminate wind noise at times. Other ambient sounds like traffic noise are kept in check reasonably well.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF7 can be purchased for Rs 12,989 with a one-year warranty. While not exorbitant, it could have been more competitive given the level of competition in this segment. For starters, the Oppo Enco X2 is the best-sounding pair for TWS earphones under Rs 15,000, the Nothing Ear (2) for Rs 9,999, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 for 12K with comparative sound but better overall battery backup.
In conclusion, the LG Tone Free Fit TF7 is a solid all-round product that ticks a lot of boxes in terms of ANC, durability, and call quality.
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