If you like the idea of truly wireless earbuds but don’t want to lose them, the LG Tone Style SL5 is a good compromise. The earbuds on this headset can be pulled back in, so you’ll never lose one or the other. LG’s specs for battery life aren’t met. Take these with you if you’re always on the move.
In the market for earphones, the neckband headphones fill a need. People who want to go wireless but are afraid that true wireless earbuds will get broken or lost too easily will love this design. If you think about the fact that they are bigger and should be able to hold a bigger battery for longer listening times, you might want to give them a try.
Specifications
- Headphone Type: In-Ear.
- Connector: Wireless/Bluetooth.
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0.
- Wireless Range: 30 Feet.
- Control: Volume, Play, Pause, Answer-End Call.
- Microphone: Dual Microphone.
- Battery: Rechargeable, Lithium-Polymer.
- Charging Cable: USB C.
- Charging Time: 2 Hours
- Play Time: 8 Hours.
- Standby Time: 8 Hours.
- Weight: 1.5 Ounces.
Where to buy LG HBS-SL5 Neckband?
Most wireless earbuds have waterdrop or curved ear tips, but the LG Tone Style SL5 does not. They don’t have to fit tightly in your ear to stay there. This is both good and bad, but we’ll get to that in the sound section.
The ear tips aren’t very good, and there are only three sizes. If you’re used to newer styles of earbuds, the larger, rounded tips might bother you or, in some cases, make you feel uncomfortable. If this happens, you should be able to fix it by switching them out for some memory foam tips.
The rubber on the neckband itself could be better, since it doesn’t grip well enough. We had a hard time keeping it on while walking quickly. And the neckband doesn’t work at all for running. But the neckband can also fold up to make it easy to store and carry. They fit into any kind of backpack or laptop bag with ease.
The LG HBS SL5 has a better sound profile than any other headphones. It has many layers of metal to make it sound better. It makes the high and low ranges clear. The SL5 has accurate highs and deep, rich lows, so the sound is more balanced.
There are two microphones on the LG Tone Style HBS-SL5. The microphone is fine. Two mics make sure that the conversation is crystal clear. Your voice can be picked up better. So phone call is more audible even in noisy environments.