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LG TONE Free DFP9E vs Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

What TONE Free DFP9E does better (3) and where Liberty 3 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

LG TONE Free DFP9E
LG · 2022TONE Free DFP9E
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore · 2021Liberty 3 Pro
8.3Score
3 advantages
9.3Noise control & calls8.6
6.6Battery6.4

Why is TONE Free DFP9E better than Liberty 3 Pro?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. aptXYes · Liberty 3 Pro: No
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is Liberty 3 Pro better than TONE Free DFP9E?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · TONE Free DFP9E: Yes
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 32 h+33%
  3. LDACNo · TONE Free DFP9E: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm—
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case24 h32 h
Battery capacity68 mAh—
Charging time1 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h15 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
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