How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. LBT-OWS02EC vs FreeBuds SE 3

Elecom LBT-OWS02EC vs Huawei FreeBuds SE 3

What LBT-OWS02EC does better (1) and where FreeBuds SE 3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-OWS02EC
Elecom · 2025LBT-OWS02EC
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Huawei FreeBuds SE 3
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds SE 3
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.0Battery7.4
7.2Build & features6.5

Why is LBT-OWS02EC better than FreeBuds SE 3?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is FreeBuds SE 3 better than LBT-OWS02EC?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 9 h+29%
  2. Earbud weight (each)9 g vs 3.8 g2.4×
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h9 h
Total with charging case—42 h
Battery capacity—41 mAh
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)9 g3.8 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare