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LG Tone Free T90

Name: LG Tone Free T90
Brand: LG
SKU: B0B72HWWXH

Setting the tone with the LG TONE Free T90Q, the first wireless earbuds with Dolby Head Tracking.

MSRP

$230View on Amazon

Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.

noise cancelling

7/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

0.010.0

At 7, its noise cancelling beats 22% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 92 of the 264 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

9 hAbove average

9 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 264 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

29 hBelow average

29 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 264 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IPX513%

IPX4 is the most common — on 35% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active60%Passive14%Hybrid9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 60% of the 182 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 9 h
Battery Life With Case: 29 h
Full Charge Minutes: 10 min
Battery Life Anc On: 5.5 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: Neutral
Adaptive Anc: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Range: 22 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 29 mm mm
Color Options: Black, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 5.1 g
Weight With Case: 39.7 g

Features

Certified For: Universal
Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Gaming Mode: Standard
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Head tracking
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant

Microphone

Mute Function: App
Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Mic array

Release

Msrp Usd: 230 USD

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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LG Tone Free T90SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

LG Tone Free T90: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	18.1
25	18.4
32	18.5
40	18.6
50	18.7
63	18.3
80	16.7
100	14.2
125	12.0
160	11.1
200	10.1
250	9.6
315	8.1
400	5.4
500	3.0
630	0.7
800	-0.7
1000	0.1
1250	3.8
1600	10.3
2000	15.8
2500	16.3
3150	14.2
4000	12.5
5000	14.2
6300	9.6
8000	8.7
10000	-2.0
12500	-2.5
16000	-1.8
20000	-19.8

LG Tone Free T90

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

LG Tone Free T90: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	1.3
26	1.0
33	1.5
41	1.4
52	1.5
65	1.5
82	1.2
103	3.8
130	-1.9
163	1.6
205	1.1
259	2.6
325	4.9
410	6.5
516	6.0
613	6.9
772	10.3
972	11.7
1220	15.2
1540	19.4
1940	24.6
2440	26.9
3070	27.4
3870	22.8
4870	19.6
6130	34.0
7720	34.1
9720	27.2
12200	29.9
15400	19.7
19400	36.2

LG Tone Free T90

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

LG Tone Free T90: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	5.3
26	2.6
33	1.7
41	5.1
52	10.1
65	14.5
82	17.5
103	20.2
130	15.5
163	17.2
205	16.1
259	14.9
325	14.6
410	9.9
516	6.1
613	7.0
772	11.1
972	12.9
1220	17.6
1540	22.7
1940	27.8
2440	25.7
3070	26.2
3870	21.9
4870	19.2
6130	32.7
7720	30.6
9720	27.6
12200	28.1
15400	19.3
19400	36.6

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.8/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed bySam SmartWriterReviewed August 2022

Noise cancelling7.0

Isolation4.1

Battery life5.7

Comfort & fit7.5

Connectivity5.0

Design7.0

The verdict

The LG TONE Free T90Q tries to compete with other similarly priced active noise canceling (ANC) wireless earbuds. While the T90Q stands out with its Dolby technology and UV case, the active noise canceling (ANC) and audio don't bring much new to the table.

✓What we like

✓Good noise canceling

✓Many EQ options in app

✓Multipoint connectivity

✓Antibacterial UV case

✓Dolby Atmos and head tracking

✓Bluetooth 5.3; SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive codecs

✕What could be better

✕Default sound is too bassy

✕Added crosstalk in "Natural" and "3D Soundstage" EQ is of questionable effectiveness

✕Poor microphone

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