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Elecom LBT-TWS16 vs Philips TAT1209

What LBT-TWS16 does better (1) and where TAT1209 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS16
Elecom · 2023LBT-TWS16
1 advantage≈ $17
vs
Philips TAT1209
Philips · 2024TAT1209
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $20
Higher score
2.9Battery2.6

Why is LBT-TWS16 better than TAT1209?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is TAT1209 better than LBT-TWS16?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 6 h+20%
  2. Driver size8 mm vs 10 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAT1209Philips TAT1209≈ $204.1
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—97 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h6 h
Total with charging case—18 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight—30 g
Earbud weight (each)3.6 g—
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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