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7.2Noise control & calls9.3
6.6Battery7.4
5.9Build & features6.5
Why is LBT-TWS18 better than FreeBuds SE 3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · FreeBuds SE 3: No
- LDACYes · FreeBuds SE 3: No
Why is FreeBuds SE 3 better than LBT-TWS18?
- Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
- Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
- Earbud weight (each)4.2 g vs 3.8 g+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 9 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 42 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 41 mAh |
| Charging time | 1 h | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 3 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
