After a year of testing, these wireless earbuds are still my favorite and theyre not from Apple or Sony

Date:
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:02 +0000

Description:
Ive owned these wireless earbuds for more than a year and they remain my
go-to pair heres what sets them apart from the competition.

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Ive reviewed countless pairs of wireless earbuds here at TechRadar, but it doesnt take an experts eye to know that the market is incredibly convoluted. Even if you want a pair equipped with active noise cancellation, tons of
smart features, and impressive sonic capabilities, youve got a lot of options to choose from.

But just over a year ago, I managed to get my hands on a pair of wireless earbuds that truly stood out even among the best earbuds around. And still, this pair remains my go-to whenever Im out and about, or if its too hot for wearing my over-ear Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

The model in question is the LG Tone Free T90S earbuds you might never have heard of before. But believe me, theyre worth getting to know. With a truly unique feature-set, highly customizable audio output, and stylish looks, theyre a nailed down member of my audio gear rotation. Heres why. Features that stand out from the crowd (Image credit: Future)

The LG Tone Free T90S boast an unorthodox, fleshed-out feature-set thats kept me coming back time after time.

One of my favorite inclusions is Plug & Wireless an option that enables you to connect the T90S charging case to a device, and hear its audio via the wireless earbuds. So, if youre using an airplane entertainment system, or making use of a device that doesnt support Bluetooth, you can access seamless wireless connectivity. How cool is that?!

Another thing that Im a big fan of is the T90Ss use of LGs UVnano technology. This basically sanitizes the buds while they're charging using UV lights, and LG states that this reduces bacteria by up to 99.9%. Thats something you wont find on a lot of rival models, even flashy new buds like the Apple AirPods
Pro 3 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 .

Theres more unusual goodness to sink your teeth into, though. For instance, Whispering Mode is on-board for calls. If you speak quietly, using the right earbud as a microphone, the T90S will ensure your voice remains clear to anyone on the other end of the line. Thats pretty handy if youre in a busy space and want to keep the volume down, or if you want to communicate something private in public.

Of course, you get all the usual good stuff too. The T90S deliver solid ANC, with ambient sound modes available. Theyve also got wear detection, customizable touch controls, multi-point connectivity, and IPX4
waterproofing, meaning theyre safe from light rain, say. Dolby Atmos in
action (Image credit: Future)

Perhaps the most exciting thing about the LG Tone Free T90S and something Im yet to mention is their Dolby Atmos and Dolby Head Tracking support.

Whenever I watch Atmos-enabled movies using my T90S, Im impressed by how effective the effects are. Elements such as footsteps and dialogue always sound well-positioned, ensuring more accurate, immersive viewing.

Head Tracking tech that adjusts sound orientation depending on head movement
is also highly responsive. It's so satisfying to tilt my head around and
hear sounds dynamically shift depending on my position. Of course, Id recommend having Head Tracking off if youre walking around, or if youre just listening to music. But for those who want it for movies, it's a very welcome feature.

Even if youre just listening to music, though, the T90S are very strong performers. There are a range of EQ calibrations available through the LG
Tone Free app, which were designed in collaboration with audio manufacturer Meridian.

These include Bass Boost, Immersive, Natural, Treble Boost and my personal favorite 3D Sound Stage. Using the latter, youll be treated to an expansive, yet controlled sound, with impactful bass response, well-defined vocals, and energetic treble.

The T90S also support the aptX Adaptive codec. This opens up hi-res listening over Bluetooth, with the earbuds capable of handling 24-bit, 96kHz sound. You will need a source device compatible with this codec, though, something accessible with many of the best MP3 players around.

Now, I think Ive made it clear that Id recommend these buds but Im actually more keen to do so now than I was a year ago. And thats down to one key reason: price. Despite launching at $229 / 229 / AU$299, theyre often available for less now. In the UK, for instance, Ive spotted the T90S going for just over 130. Thats amazing value for money when you consider all of the tech packed into this small-sized model. You may also like Want to access higher quality audio over Bluetooth? Check out my explainer here Or maybe youre looking for some buds with the greatest noise-nixing capabilities? If so, head on over to our list of the best noise-cancelling earbuds on the market LG impressed me again recently, this time with a great-sounding Bluetooth speaker read more in my full LG xboom Stage 301 review



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