LG HBS-FN6 TONE Free True Wireless In-Ear Headphones

The LG Tone Free HBS-FN6 true wireless earphones offer plenty to like, including a charging case that kills germs with UV technology, but they don't stand out from an audio perspective.

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  Powerful drivers can deliver deep bass and crisp highs, UVnano charging case kills germs inside, User-customizable EQ presets, Ambient listening mode

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  Audio presets can wildly alter the stereo image, Water-resistance rating is on the weak side

The LG Tone Free FN6 is a fine piece of consumer electronics, which contains a lot of technical implementations and quality components. Featuring LEDs with antibacterial UV light, wireless charging capability, and a great app with a wide range of configuration options, these earbuds offer a whole...

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  Built-in UV light within the case, App features many functions, Adjustable volume via the earbuds, Charging case supports wireless charging

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  Volume levels can be suspect, High price point for its performance capability

The LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 is a gem among a sea of AirPods-look-alike duds: the buds are IPX4-rated, and the silicone ear tips are very comfortable. Unless you’re regularly sharing earbuds, the UVnano charging case isn’t much to gloat about, but the sound quality is great for consumers looking for...

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  Comfort and fit, Efficient fast charging, Ambient sound mode, Auto ear-detection and pause, Tuned by Meridian Audio, IPX4 water-resistance

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  Connection hiccups when outdoors, Finicky touch controls, AAC only, no aptX

“The LG Tone Free fall short of competitors in their price range”

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  Comfortable design, Neat self-cleaning feature, Great sound quality

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  Subpar battery life, Overly sensitive touch controls

We seem to have truly wireless earbuds flying at us right and left as mobile brands compete for your business in a time when wireless earbuds are a new standard. I've tested some excellent options in the past couple of months and LG's latest is another that impressed me in every area.

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  Secure fit, Light weight for extended use, Six hour battery life, Wireless charging case, Awesome audio performance, IPX4 sweat and water resistance

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  None

The LG Tone Free headphones aren’t a complete flop. They have a solid design, despite the accidental button presses, and the charging case is nice and small. But the headphones just don’t sound that great, and there aren’t many smart features to make up for it.

Their charging case may break down bacteria but the LG Tone Free FN6 don’t break the wireless earbud mould

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  Compact, bacteria-killing charging case, Wireless charging, Comprehensive companion app

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  Lacklustre battery life, Uninspiring default sound profile, Ear fatigue sets in quickly

We have to give credit to LG for trying something different all the same, because the LG Tone Free FN6 are definitely that: while they may look like an AirPod, they’re an attempt to shake up the game, even slightly. One could they say almost try to clean out the competition.

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  Very small, IPX4 splash resistance, UV cleaning might be useful to some, Wireless charging case

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  Not a lot of bass or mids, Sound can fall flat very easily, UV cleaning is a gimmick, No noise cancellation

Our AV expert and audiophile Thomas Bartlett normally does reviews buds – he has a better ear. I know what Thomas is looking for, and easy listening is not it! Recently I have done a few reviews to get my ear’ back in’ and so I have a few benchmarks.

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  Comfortable, Qi charge as well as USB-C, Meridian tuning focuses on easy listening, Decent but not class-leading battery life

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  Lacking in bass and volume, Lack of aptX or scalable codec means not for audiophiles, UV Nano disinfect is not the reason to buy, Oversensitive touch controls, Microphones affected by wind noise, Sound isolation is minimal (even with the right size buds), I don't like Pod style – but that's me, Had...

The LG Tone Free HBS-FN6 come with a nifty charging case that can kill "up to 99.9%" of the bacteria that lives on the speaker mesh of your earbuds, and they’re comfy to wear thanks to a lightweight build.

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  Bacteria-killing charging case, Comfortable fit

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  Muddled sound quality, Sibilant treble frequencies

I got this for my v60 and due to me being sort of an audiophile I was blown away with how well these sounds. I mostly listen to pop and RnB, and the vocals and bass lines are so clear and pure. I'm amazed with the product and battery life too. Totally worth every penny.

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  ease of use, battery, Performance, Quality

I bought this and I kept trying them with all the ear pieces, but they would not stay in my ears. The last time I tried them one of them fell out and I didn't know it. I have searched and searched for it but can't find it so I can return them. Other than this problem they were great.

Just picked these up last week and so far have been very impressed with the audio quality. Music sounds really good and have also had no issues with people saying they can't hear me when talking. They also fit snug in the ear and don't feel like they may fall out.

To get these to come close to Apple Aipods Pro - I had to tweaked the EQ extensively. For half the price they are OK. I will use this pair for the Gym. If money is an issue then I would recommend these overall. If you can afford the Apple AirPods Pro OR the New BOSE earbuds...

I have been using these LG wireless headphones for around a week. I have been using them daily at the gym. My workouts include weight training and running. The headphones stayed on my ears without any problems. They sound great and are very easy to use the features of them.

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  Style/Design, ease of use, Features/Settings, battery, Performance, Quality

Just picked these up last week and so far have been very impressed with the audio quality. Music sounds really good and have also had no issues with people saying they can't hear me when talking. They also fit snug in the ear and don't feel like they may fall out.

Excellent quality .. product works as described.. use them daily for work conference calls ..

I bought these about a month ago when I purchased my LG G8X ThinQ. These ear buds are AMAZNG! The sound is clear and loud. For as many controls on each bud, they are easy to use. The noise cancel feature is fantastic, but the ambient sound does sound a little tinny.

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  Features/Settings, Performance

Excellent quality .. product works as described.. use them daily for work conference calls ..

I have to say I enjoyed using my Bluetooth Ear buds. They are a change from the color I see too often. The sound quality is clear and fits comfortably in my ears. I like the idea of the blue light being used to keep the buds clean and the led on the outside that indicates how much charge that...