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Elecom LBT-OWS03 vs Skullcandy Smokin' Buds

What LBT-OWS03 does better (2) and where Smokin' Buds wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-OWS03
Elecom · 2025LBT-OWS03
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $25
vs
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds
Skullcandy · 2025Smokin' Buds
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $25
Higher score
2.9Battery4.6
4.4Build & features5.8

Why is LBT-OWS03 better than Smokin' Buds?

  1. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.2+4%
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is Smokin' Buds better than LBT-OWS03?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 8 h+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h8 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Battery capacity—50 mAh
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight—41 g
Earbud weight (each)5.3 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Matcha, Flame, Bone, Smoke, Preppy Blue, Pink, Preppy Sage, True Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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