LG - xboom Buds by will.i.am

Picked this up after switching from iphone to a Galaxy and didn't want to get locked into the Samsung ecosystem like I was Apple (biggest reason I switched was feeling jailed to their OS compatibility). I've been using the LG xboom buds for a few weeks now and figured I'd drop a quick review in case anyone else is curious. The sound quality is probably the biggest surprise. They use graphene drivers which sounds really clean and balanced, especially across different genres as I find myself jumping from indie to electronic to blues rock. Bass has some punch without drowning out vocals, and acoustic tracks in particular come through super crisp. Battery life has been solid too. At full volume, I've gotten around 8-9 hours on a charge with ANC off, and closer to 6 with ANC on. The case holds enough juice for multiple recharges so I've never had them die on me mid-day. The app is worth downloading. You can tweak EQ settings, set up touch controls, and switch between noise cancelling and the different ambient modes. The ANC itself is very strong ( blocks out a ton of train/bus noise) but what I really like is being able to toggle to an ambient mode quickly so I don't feel totally sealed off when walking around. They're also IPX4 water-resistant, which I've already tested unintentionally during a sweaty run. No issues. Overall I'd say they punch above their price point. If you want something with powerful ANC, customizable controls, and strong sound quality without jumping to the super premium tier, they're definitely worth a look.

I haven't done like a formal test or anything so I'm not exactly sure how good it sounds but I haven't received any complaints or constant requests to repeat myself. So I'd say they get the job done.

Not sure if you've tried it yet, but the xboom Buds support multipoint pairing too. I keep mine connected to my laptop and phone at the same time OP, which is super handy for zoom calls and notifications. Also love the Auracast feature.

Yes. I am in a lot of calls each day for work, so I use the different settings depending on what I am doing. ANC, ambient and conversation mode...I find the ambient is best for me so I can still hear what's going on around me a bit.

The xbooms have a ‘Test My Fit’ feature that walks you through a quick fit check to make sure the earbuds seal properly in your ears and have the right fit.

I was really surprised by how clear the call sound was on these. The mics pick up your voice really well, and the whisper mode is a nice touch.

nothing kills a good workout vibe faster than weak bass. respect the winter gym lock-in btw 💪. i grabbed the lg xboom buds a while back specifically for lifting and they thump HARD like actually satisfying bass, not that fake boosted ones

I accidentally dropped my xbooms, luckily they are okay!

lg xboom buds have decent anc, better than the soundcore liberty 3 pros in my experience. they don't have stems so they should fit under ear defenders fine. around €100 i think, so well under your budget.

lg xboom buds are pretty solid for the price. Good sound quality and fit well in ear.

try the lg xboom buds. mas affordable compared to airpods and honestly the sound quality is pretty similar. im not an audiophile either pero hindi ko ma-feel ang difference. plus they have sales pretty often so worth checking out!

I recently got the lg xboom buds and they've been solid for commutes and workouts. pretty happy with them for the price.

Switching from headphones to earbuds can be tricky, especially with all the commute noise 😅 been using the lg xboom buds and they work pretty well for what you need. i run in a busy park and they stay in fine, block out enough noise, and calls come through clear. android pairing was no problem either.

Nice! Always cool seeing LG gear get some love, the XBoom Buds are seriously underrated for the price. Great find!

i was waiting for the buds 3 pro too but didn't pull the trigger after seeing the recall issues. ended up getting the lg xboom buds on sale without expecting much and honestly pretty satisfied. knew lg for displays but their audio isn't bad either.