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Elecom LBT-TWS16 vs Yamaha TW-E3A

What LBT-TWS16 does better (1) and where TW-E3A wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS16
Elecom · 2023LBT-TWS16
1 advantage≈ $17
vs
Yamaha TW-E3A
Yamaha · 2021TW-E3A
3.7Score
2 advantages≈ $18
Higher score
2.9Battery2.6

Why is LBT-TWS16 better than TW-E3A?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is TW-E3A better than LBT-TWS16?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 6 h+20%
  2. aptXNo · LBT-TWS16: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha TW-E3AYamaha TW-E3A≈ $183.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h6 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)3.6 g—
Protection rating—IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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