After the first LG xboom Buds earphones launched at the beginning of the year, the Korean manufacturer is expanding its range with two new references, the Buds Plus and the Buds Lite, the first mentioned still developed in partnership with the artist will.i.am.
LG xboom Buds Plus and Buds Lite, graphene transducer££££
Both versions, which promise high-resolution audio quality with deep bass, are equipped for this purpose with graphene transducers. However, only the LG xboom Buds Plus specimen is [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc] certified. These [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.4 models (LDAC for the Buds Plus, only AAC for the Buds Lite) also offer active noise reduction, multipoint and multipairing, as well as Google Fast Pair and Swift Pair functions.
LG xboom Buds Plus and Buds Lite, main specifications££££
The xboom Buds Plus are distinguished by an adaptive equalizer, Spatial Audio compatibility, three microphones to support adaptive active noise reduction, and a UVnano case to eliminate up to 99.9% of certain bacteria during charging.
Also worth noting is an adaptive EQ function to adjust the sound quality according to the positioning of the earphones in the ear, a case that becomes a Bluetooth transmitter for non-Bluetooth devices, [abc]Auracast[/abc] synchronization and wireless charging.
In terms of battery life, we go up to 10 hours of listening time (up to 30 hours with the case). The lighter, less expensive xboom Buds Lite feature a unique microphone for ambient noise monitoring (classic active noise cancellation) and offer up to 11.5 hours of listening time per charge (35 hours with the case).
Lee Jeong-Seok, Head of Audio Business, LG Media Entertainment Solution Division, says££££
“Sound is part of LG’s DNA, from our first radio made in Korea to today’s wireless audio innovations,” said Lee Jeong-Seok, Head of Audio Business, LG Media Entertainment Solution Division. “With the Buds Plus and Buds Lite, we’re making high-quality, immersive sound accessible to more users, regardless of their lifestyles and listening preferences.”
Available immediately. Indicative prices:
• €99 for the True Wireless LG xboom Buds Plus
• €179 for the True Wireless LG xboom Buds Lite
Reminder of the key features of the LG xboom Buds Plus:
• Type: 11 mm closed in-ear headphones
• Speakers: dynamic
• Frequency response: 20-40,000 Hz
• Connectivity: [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.4
• Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP
• Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC
• NFC: no
• Certification: IPX4
• Function(s): UVnano disinfectant case
• Spatial Audio compatibility: yes
• Active noise reduction: yes, adaptive
• Voice assistants: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri
• Battery life: 10 hours (continuous connection including playback), 30 hours with the case storage and its integrated battery. All with active noise reduction deactivated
• Charging time: 1 hour for the earphones, 2 hours for the case
• Fast charge: 1 hour of additional listening time for 5 minutes of charging
• Weight: 5.3 g for each earphone, 39 g for the storage/charging case
Reminder of the key features of the LG xboom Buds Lite:
• Type: 11 mm closed in-ear headphones
• Speakers: dynamic
• Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4
• Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP
• Codecs: SBC, AAC
• NFC: no
• Certification: IPX4
• Active noise reduction: yes
• Voice assistants: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri
• Battery life: 11.5 hours (continuous connection including playback), 35 hours with the storage case and its integrated battery. All with active noise reduction deactivated
• Charging time: 1 hour for the earphones, 2 hours for the case
• Fast charge: 1 hour of additional listening time for 5 minutes of charging
• Weight: 4.7 g for each earphone, 36 g for the storage/charging case
