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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs HMD Amped Buds

What LBT-TWS18 does better (0) and where Amped Buds wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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HMD Amped Buds
HMD · 2025Amped Buds
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
7.2Noise control & calls5.4
6.0Build & features2.8

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than Amped Buds?

LBT-TWS18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Amped Buds better than LBT-TWS18?

  1. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

Side by side

HMD Amped BudsHMD Amped Buds≈ $405.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h—
Total with charging case—95 h
Battery capacity—35 mAh
Charging time1 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
Weight—78 g
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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