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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs JLab GO PODS ANC

What LBT-TWS18 does better (4) and where GO PODS ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $40
vs
JLab GO PODS ANC
JLab · 2025GO PODS ANC
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls5.6
6.5Battery4.2
6.0Build & features9.0

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than GO PODS ANC?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · GO PODS ANC: No
  2. Battery life8 h vs 7.5 h+7%
  3. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
  4. LDACYes · GO PODS ANC: No

Why is GO PODS ANC better than LBT-TWS18?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—99 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)—40 dB
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7.5 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case—26 h
Charging time1 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Latency—200 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g4.2 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black, Lilac, Sage
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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