LG Tone NP3 Wireless Stereo Headset with Retractable Earbuds

2nd REVIEW UPDATE... It's 5 months since I purchased this product and I still like the LG earbuds. But about 2-3 months ago, the sound in the right earbud stopped working. Even when the volume is turned up to the max - the sound from the right earbud is so faint its like a very low whisper. However, the sound in the left earbud is continuing to work just fine. I thought the issue with the right earbud had something to do with my iPhone, so I tested the earbuds out on 2 other mobile phones and the sound from the right earbud still does not work properly. Other than this, I really light the earbuds. The earbud retraction still works great and I have not had issues with speaking on the phone using the earbuds. Also, I charge the earbuds a few hours at night and I am able to use the earbuds the entire day with no issues with charging. I did purchase the warranty, so if the right earbud continues to not work, I hope the manufacturer honors my warranty. Although I am very disappointed that the right earbud stop working 2-3 months after purchase, I still recommend this product to others 1st REVIEW After purchasing several inexpensive earbuds (that did not last long), I decided to purchase the LG earbud. Thus far, I am very please with the product. The sound is very clear. I am not someone who wants loud music blasting in my ears so I am very pleased with the volume and bass of the music. Also, when I used the cheaper earbuds in the past, I was always told by the person on the phone that he/she could not hear me. So now, every time I speak to someone using the LG earbud, I ask them can you hear me clearly and, so far, 100% of the people have said "yes, I hear you just fine". The retraction on the earbuds are nice as well. The product description states to be gentle when pulling on the retractable earbud. This was a concern of mind at first because I can be a bit rough with products (per my husband). So I make sure to pull on the retractable earbud very gently and so far so good. I have had the product for 1-2 months and I am still pleased. I also purchased the 3-year warranty. So, I recommend this product to others.

Update: I bought these 12/2022. They have broken a few times and I have glued them back together as they stilled work. Today 7/1/2025, one of the ear buds finally stopped working. These were my favorite earbuds and I definitely got my money's worth. Wish I could buy another pair. It is worth it. The people on the other end can hear me load and clear. It works better than thr cat bluetooth for sure. I can hear them well. The buttons are flipped compared to my last LG but I'm glad I spent the extra money to get a better product. I love the retractable ear peices too.

I have ordered 5 these over the past several years. The quality and convenience are excellent, at a very reasonable price point. However, with each set, one of the earpieces goes out around the 1 year mark. I usually can live with one ear piece for about another 6 months until it goes out and I order a replacement. However, I tried some other brands and the sound quality on the microphone was lacking. I hope that helps.

Not sure why people are breaking these solidly built headphones but I’ve had mine for 3 years without issue. First pair of lg tones lasted 7 years before losing in a lake on a jet ski. I use them everyday (every single day) from work to play and they have yet to leave me hanging. Anything will break if you don’t treat it right, I would disregard all of the negative reviews unless you have a particularly primitive relationship with handling tech or just like smashing things you buy on Amazon. I would need to go out of my way to break these. Yes the cord is thin, yes it’s very durable. Sound quality isn’t as good as say Apple AirPod Pros but also wouldn’t expect that from headphones that are a third of the price, but still holds its own in the fidelity department. Not so loud that you worry about hearing damage but crisp and clean sound. I own 7 other pairs of headphones, these get the most use for their practically, long battery life, durability, ease of use, reliable connectivity, fit, and inability to fall out of my ear while working or doing tasks. Now style.. you will get made fun of, if that bothers you. Nerd. If you write a negative review to try and get free replacements for an item you smashed or stepped on, I give you 1 star.

EVERYTHING IN ORIGINAL REVIEW STILL STANDS, HOWEVER THE PLASTIC BROKE IN TWO WEEKS. Will replace it with another LG horseshoe style, but not the TONE model. -------- Original 5-star review We really like these LG "horseshoe" collars. I had several of them in the past and introduced them to my husband who just has one functional hand (stroke survivor). He can't work the little individual earbuds and the tiny molded flip cases...too many little moving parts that need two hands to manage or operate while driving WITH YOUR ONLY FUNCTIONAL HAND ON THE STEERING WHEEL. He'd lose an earbud in half a minute in the car and wouldn't be able to retrieve it or get them into the charging case. I can hear the steamy language now... He can wear this LG collar with the ATTACHED RETRACTABLE EAR BUDS all day. This particular TONE model has large braille-like tactile buttons for volume and power he can easily feel and operate with one hand without dropping individual ear buds. The retractible factor is awesome for his specific situation. He also needs to be able to instantly switch between his computer and his phone. This model makes that possible. No cussing needed. So grateful LG is still making this horseshoe-style model. I may order another for myself. They are so comfortable I used to fall asleep in them at night and that's probably what wore out the cord on the side buried in the pillow. We've had at least 3 sets of these now in the last 8 years. After a few years one side or the other stops working. The earbud busted in two pieces on his last one, but we still go back to the practicality and ease of use of this LG collar. This time I ordered a 3-year warranty for him to cover the risk. I like that they can handle two devices at once - phone and computer - without drama. After several years of Plantronics, Powerbeats, Powerbeats Pro ($$$) and many off-brand wannabes, I probably will order my own LG collar tomorrow. The value is certainly there for ease-of-use on many levels (charging - no case needed; pair two devices at once; don't get caught in long hair and lost); comfort; sound quality; price point; length of time "in service"; one unit (no "where's my other ear bud?"; won't fall off into the toilet) - these have so much to offer per dollar invested plus a minimal investment for a long term warranty... plus they're returnable if you don't like the LG model you chose. Shoot, my first set of expensive Powerbeats fell apart in probably less than 2-years of use, not to mention they hurt my ears like crazy. If I had to replace my current Powerbeats Pros now I wouldn't do it. $$$$ Are you crazy? Tomorrow I'll compare all the LG models and pick one for me for sure. I forgot how much I liked LG. The pair of earbuds I'm using now speak to me in Chinese if I press a button one too many times. I had to re-read the instructions tonight to get them back to speaking English. For great value and EASE OF USE choose LG.

One of those rare reviews posted well after purchase. I was initially VERY reluctant to buy retractable earbuds because 1) I thought the winding-up mechanism for the cable would get jammed, and 2) I expected the buds to stop working due to tension when repeatedly pulling them out (that has been my problem with several non-retractable LG Tone headsets before - often lasting over a year which is pretty good longevity, but invariably one side eventually stops working). But both earbuds are OK after about 9 months of very heavy use. I read somewhere to pull by the cable, not the bud itself, as much as possible, which I have been doing consistently. So far so good. Knock on wood. If they broke now I would say I got my money's worth and buy the same one over again. UPDATE: unit failed after 13 months of very heavy use, but I am reordering the same model - still 5 stars.

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I loved my older LG HBS headsets. My last great sets were the 740s. But they failed at the interface between the band and the side pods and my last pair died due to that design issue. Unfortunately, LG seems to have moved towards reduced cost rather than having the best headset of the remaining in-ear, around the neck headphones. These are adequate and maybe pretty good in performance other than the buttons. The slight raised surface, especially on the right side, is hard to find tactilely and requires feeling around on the piece to ensure I am actually pressing the correct button because the + and - do not feels that different. On the old ones it was one rocker button. Easy to find the button, then push forward or back for + or -. Once you find the buttons, they just feel like mushing your finger into the surface. No obvious click feel to show that you have pressed the button. This amplifies the challenge with the new design removing the separate volume and track buttons. Now you have to press and hold to change tack. This is more challenging when you can't tell if the button has been pressed or not. If you are wondering why not just got to AirPod style, I love not having to worry about losing a tiny earpiece and the discrete black color makes them suitable for professional situations.

Just worry the skinny retractable lines might break, otherwise it is an excellent BT earphones if you need one.

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It works very well, connected to two mobiles, vibrating for calls, long time battery, but I didn't tried for long time to test if the retractable ear pieces will sustain for long time or not

Cómodos y muy útiles para recibir llamadas, se escucha perfectamente y sin ningún problema. Puedes traer puesto todo el día el LG tone y no molestan pq sus audífonos son retráctiles, son una maravilla. Ampliamente recomendados.

Wire damage but not return option available. Third class service of lg ear phone. Waste of money