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LG introduces two new xboom Buds models: the affordable Buds Lite and the premium Buds Plus, offering diverse features.
Buds Lite feature 'mild' ANC with one microphone, customizable EQ modes, and 11.5 hours battery life standalone, extending to 35 hours with case.
Buds Plus provide advanced adaptive ANC and EQ, triple-microphone setup, and UV sanitization technology with 10 hours standalone battery, extending to 30 hours.
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