LG HBS-800

685 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (188)
usability (163)
comfort (55)
portability (46)
design (41)

Negative
reliability (23)
durability (23)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 685 reviews of LG HBS-800. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and comfort. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but many are critical about the reliability and durability. There are some mixed opinions about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the LG HBS-800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for LG HBS-800

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of LG HBS-800 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and comfort. The usability and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the bass quality. Many are less positive about the treble quality and reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for LG HBS-800

alaTest has collected and analyzed 381 user reviews of LG HBS-800 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Views about the comfort and design are on the whole positive. The portability and usability also get good comments. There are some mixed comments about the price, while some have doubts about the durability and reliability.

sound, usability, portability, design, comfort

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for LG HBS-800

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of LG HBS-800 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca.

79% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

LG Tone Ultra (HBS-800) review

Stereo Bluetooth headphones are still a rarity compared with wireless single-ear headsets, but the Tone HBS-700 and subsequent Tone+ HBS-730 models from LG have been longstanding favorites. Their neckband/integrated earbud design is comfortable to wear...

The LG Tone Ultra HBS-800 is a Bluetooth stereo headset that improves on the design of the previous Tone models and is comfortable to wear. It also offers better sound (more bass, better clarity) and decent battery life, particularly when you turn the...

Expensive compared with previous LG Tone stereo headsets; noise-canceling feature didn't seem to make a difference.

With a little help from JBL, the LG Tone Ultra wireless stereo headset gets a design and sound quality upgrade -- along with an unwelcome price bump.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

LG Tone Ultra (HBS800)

The LG Tone Ultra Bluetooth earphones' unique design makes them ideal for the gym, and just as functional anywhere else.

Powerful, distortion-free, wireless audio performance. Adjustable modes for deeper bass or more treble. Comfortable, secure fit ideal for workouts. Can pair with two devices simultaneously.

Despite workout-oriented design, not actually waterproof. Sound signature not for purists. Having controls around neck doesn't necessarily make them easier to use.

If you're looking for a more traditionally designed Bluetooth headphone or earphone pair for exercise, both the on-ear Sennheiser MM 100 and in-ear JayBird BlueBuds X are solid options that do not include around-the-neck controls, as well as the...

May, 2014

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Consumer review (lg.com)

Trouble shooting language change

I love this headset, however it started speaking in another language without me (intentionally) doing anything to change the setting. I spent most of my morning on live chat with a representative who took their time trying to research the problem and...

Features/Settings

Aug, 2015

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Ease of Use

This product was very easy to set up and pair with my device. This is the first device that I did not have an issue recognize me for voice controls.

easy to use

Aug, 2015

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Somewhat below par for HBS

Sound as good as 730.Power switch difficult to operate - very stiff.Ear plugs don't stick to cups well.New light position is good.Charging door doesn't want to open.Comfortable fit.Good battery life.

Style/Design

Aug, 2015

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Worse product ever

I purchased this product after reading the reviews on this page and had high hopes. I was sold for the first week, then suddenly my headset would just power off. No problem, I purchased the extended warranty. Took it back to Best Buy got another pair....

Jul, 2015

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Grandpa Takes a Trip...

What a long strange trip it has been. As a child of the 60's who is now well into his 60's, music and taking it with has always been important to me. Decades of progressing from sneaking an earplug from my transistor radio up my sleeve in the...

Performance, easy to use, Quality

Jul, 2015

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Piece of junk

I've owned it for only 3 months and the USB cover fell off, one bud is louder than the other (my hearing is fine), no matter how loud you make it you can barely hear it, On off switch sometimes doesn't work and you have to wiggle it, and much more. I'm...

Jul, 2015

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Consumer review (lg.com)

This product is awesome

These are great I own two sets of lg headsets and they're the best.

Performance, Style/Design, easy to use, Features/Settings, Quality

Jun, 2015

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Consumer review (lg.com)

Decent head set

Ok so I have had this HBS-800 head set for 2 months now and I have to say I'm on the fence with it. This is all in comparison to the earlier version HBS-700 that I had for 2+ years. I worn them out through heavy use at work & exercising at the Gym. As...

Style/Design, easy to use, Features/Settings, Quality

Jun, 2015

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