LG today announced Tone Platinum (HBS-1100) Bluetooth Stereo headset ahead of next week’s MWC 2016. It has a sleek aluminum finish and ergonomic design. It has been developed in collaboration with Harman/Kardon, similar its Tone Infinim headset. “It has a Balanced Armature design that is usually reserved for high-end wired earphones and offers for minimize distortion,” said LG.
It has Voice Command that lets you handle incoming calls by voice, while the Tone & Talk app now supports Voice Memo and Find Me via any Android smartphone (version 4.1 and higher). It features aptX HD Audio Codec for a CD-like quality audio over Bluetooth since it offers a full audio bandwidth and minimizes latency by significantly reducing the bit rate without affecting sound quality.
It has noise canceling dual microphones that promises clearer calls even in the noisiest environments.
The LG Tone Platinum (HBS-1100) comes in Gray, Silver and Gold colors and will roll out in United States in March 2016, followed by other key markets in Asia, Europe and Latin America. It will be showcased at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from February 22nd to 25th, 2016.