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LG TONE Free DFP9E vs Yamaha TW-E5B

What TONE Free DFP9E does better (3) and where TW-E5B wins (3) — every spec side by side.

LG TONE Free DFP9E
LG · 2022TONE Free DFP9E
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Yamaha TW-E5B
Yamaha · 2022TW-E5B
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $80
9.3Noise control & calls4.8
6.6Battery6.2

Why is TONE Free DFP9E better than TW-E5B?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · TW-E5B: No
  2. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  3. Driver size8 mm vs 7 mm+14%

Why is TW-E5B 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 30 h+25%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha TW-E5BYamaha TW-E5B≈ $806.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm7 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case24 h30 h
Battery capacity68 mAh—
Charging time1 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, SiriGoogle Assistant, Siri
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—6.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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