LG TONE Free FN7 (White)
Reasonably priced only…
25/06/2021 13:00
I was very excited to receive this product due to the said Meridian technology, the ANC and the UV sanitising function. However, this product is overall disappointing on a few fronts.
First, let us appraise the use of the earbuds. The silicon earbuds are good with 3 sizes. 4 sizes would have been better but they are unique with the spirals which are said to be better. Not a very noticeable difference.
ANC - not fantastic and in fact, not very good. I was quite disappointed despite the 2 microphones per earbud.
For the Meridian, I think maybe it is noticeable for very discerning audiophiles. Not so much for me, but the sound is v good. For movies, the sound reproduction sound sphere/stage is immersive. 10 points out of 10 for this in my opinion.
Touch controls. I like the idea that the touch controls are programmeable via the Android app for me but then they do not seem to work. I have used these occasionally maybe up to 5 times not prolonged use per week but then I have never gotten anything to work so far via the so-called and non-existence for me touch controls on the earbuds. Maybe I am doing it wrong? but I doubt so because I have at least 2 earbuds before this. (Revised on 25 Jun 2021: I discovered that actually in the software, I had locked the Touchpad controls which then disabled it such that they don't work. False impression given by the words "Lock when not in use" in the Android Software. So once locked, they don't function. Now I understand why they have not been working! haha!)
It is also fantastic that the sound effects are configurable by app/ software and that there is an update available for the earbuds. Those cheaper ones I have had definitely do not have an update function. I like the idea that the firmware can be upgraded.
For the UV sanitising function, it should maybe work if the case battery percentage is above 70%?
I am not sure what the button on the side of the casing is but I am too lazy to read the manual.
The other thing which irks me to no end is that the buds do not tell me if they are connected. I thought given the fact that it has updated firmware and software, that the buds will connect easily with my phone each and every time. But sadly, this is not the case. I definitely sometimes have to restart my phone to be able to connect easily, and this is frustrating. I also get dropped connections often enough to make me dissatisfied with the product.
Kevng52
Pasir Ris , Singapur
Age: 51
Gender: Female