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Elecom LBT-OWS01 vs Xiaomi REDMI Buds 8 Active

What LBT-OWS01 does better (3) and where REDMI Buds 8 Active wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-OWS01
Elecom · 2025LBT-OWS01
3 advantages≈ $17
vs
Xiaomi REDMI Buds 8 Active
Xiaomi · 2026REDMI Buds 8 Active
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $17
Higher score
8.3Battery6.1

Why is LBT-OWS01 better than REDMI Buds 8 Active?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 7 h+43%
  2. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.2+4%
  3. Driver size16 mm vs 14.2 mm+13%

Why is REDMI Buds 8 Active better than LBT-OWS01?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backSemi-open
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size16 mm14.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h7 h
Total with charging case—37 h
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)9.8 g—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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