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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs JBL Vibe Buds 2

What LBT-TWS18 does better (3) and where Vibe Buds 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $40
vs
JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL · 2025Vibe Buds 2
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls6.0
6.6Battery7.4
5.9Build & features5.5

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than Vibe Buds 2?

  1. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 8 mm+25%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.2 g vs 4.5 g+7%

Why is Vibe Buds 2 better than LBT-TWS18?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Vibe Buds 2JBL Vibe Buds 2≈ $457.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver size10 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—95 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Battery capacity—49 mAh
Charging time1 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g4.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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