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LG Tone Free FP9

Name: LG Tone Free FP9
Brand: LG
SKU: B09W86RH7B

Are unique features like UV cleaning and a case with a built-in BT transmitter a gimmick or a godsend?

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Noise Isolation / ANC

6.4/ 10

6.4

0.010.0

A 6.4 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top third of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

10 hAbove average

10 h

3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 10 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 60 min
Battery Life Anc On: 6 h
Charging Case Capacity: 390 mAh
Earbud Capacity: 68 mAh
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Water Resistance: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Latency: 420 ms

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 54.5 x 54.5 x 30 mm mm
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud: 5.2 g
Weight With Case: 37 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant

Microphone

Count: 3

Sound

Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Driver Count: 1
Driver Type: Dynamic

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.5/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed January 2023

Noise cancelling7.4

Isolation6.4

Comfort & fit6.4

Connectivity7.5

Design7.1

Portability9.5

The verdict

The LG Tone Free FP9 are a decent, if odd set of earbuds. However, the case being able to act as its own wireless transmitter opens doors not commonly available to most. The product is a good pickup for the right buyer, but may be too expensive for someone who doesn't need many features.

✓What we like

✓Case acts as a transmitter

✓IPX4 rated

✕What could be better

✕ANC could be improved

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