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Elecom LBT-TWS16CS vs FiiO FW1 FIO-FW1

What LBT-TWS16CS does better (3) and where FW1 FIO-FW1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS16CS
Elecom · 2023LBT-TWS16CS
3 advantages≈ $13
vs
FiiO FW1 FIO-FW1
FiiO · 2020FW1 FIO-FW1
2 advantages≈ $14
2.9Battery4.1

Why is LBT-TWS16CS better than FW1 FIO-FW1?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  3. Earbud weight (each)3.6 g vs 4.3 g+19%

Why is FW1 FIO-FW1 better than LBT-TWS16CS?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 7 h+40%
  2. aptXNo · LBT-TWS16CS: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicBalanced armature
Driver size8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h7 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)3.6 g4.3 g
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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