LG Tone Active+ is new Bluetooth headset for fitness enthusiasts
LG Tone Active+ is a Bluetooth headset designed for those who prefer listening to music while running or working out in gym. Priced at $179 in the USA, the headset is available at AT&T and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. LG TONE Active+ comes in black, blue and silver colors. On a single full charge (two hours from 0 to 100), the Tone Active+ will give 13 hours of talk time. If you are listening music, LG Tone Active+ can stay on for 12 hours (in earphone mode) and up to 6 hours in speaker mode. Tone Active+ also comes with a built in fitness tracker to keep track of calories burned, steps taken, distance covered etc. The fitness data can be synced using apple like LG Health.
The earbuds are retractable, has changeable stabilizer tips for different sizes. The LG Tone Active+ comes with built-in stereo speakers (so that the headset can be used as a stereo speaker), along with the earbuds. With the toggle of a button, users can switch between speaker mode and earbud mode. The headset comes with amps that power the external speakers. There are dual MEMS microphones for crystal clear voice calling. The durable design will keep the headset alive and protect from sweat and splash of water. Users can control volume and music playback using buttons on each side of the headset.
“Your workout doesn’t stop, so why should your music have to?” said Bruce Tripido, LG Senior Director, U.S. Accessories. “The external speakers on the new LG TONE Active+ wireless Bluetooth headset gives fitness enthusiasts peak sound performance with robust bass, crisp treble, and more defined vocals, making it easy and fun to power through their playlist and their workout.”
LG Tone Active+ Specifications
- Bluetooth Specification: version 4.2
- Supported Bluetooth Profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP), Hands-Free (HPP), Headset (HSP)
- Operating Range: 33ft
- Talk Time: up to 13 hours (Speaker Mode: up to 9.5 hours)
- Music Play Time: up to 12 hours (Speaker Mode: up to 6 hours)
- Standby Time: up to 17.9 days
- Charging Time: less than 2 hours
- Dimensions: 5.7″ (W) 5.8″ (H) 0.7 (D)
- Water resistant IPx4
- Weight: 2.1 oz