Let’s talk about the LG TONE Flex earbuds—my go-to for yard work and chores. The neckband design? Lifesaver. No more losing earbuds mid-task, and I can pop one side out when I need to hear my surroundings. The sound? Crisp, with Meridian Audio making my playlists feel richer, though it’s not quite audiophile-level.

The battery life is decent—7-8 hours of talk time—but a far cry from LG’s older models that lasted 12+ hours. And that "battery low" warning? More like a death sentence; you’ve got 20 seconds before it shuts off. Annoying, but the fast charging (3 hours from a 10-minute boost) softens the blow.

Now, the retractable earbuds… sigh. They’re finicky. Sometimes they snap back perfectly; other times, it’s a five-attempt struggle. My left bud is especially stubborn. If LG fixed this, I’d give these a solid 5 stars.

On calls, though? Flawless. Dual mics cut through background noise like a champ—no one hears my leaf blower or truck engine. And the Google Assistant button (left side only, FYI) is oddly brilliant for voice texts—way more accurate than yelling "Hey Google" at my phone.

Comfort? Top-tier. The flexible neckband disappears after hours of wear, and it tucks neatly into pockets. But beware: Android updates might nuke features (RIP Google Assistant post-Android 12). Still, for $100-ish, it’s a steal—unless you get a dud with busted retractors.