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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs Nothing CMF Buds 2a

What LBT-TWS18 does better (2) and where CMF Buds 2a wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Nothing CMF Buds 2a
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2a
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $30
7.2Noise control & calls5.5
6.5Battery5.1

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than CMF Buds 2a?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · CMF Buds 2a: No
  2. LDACYes · CMF Buds 2a: No

Why is CMF Buds 2a better than LBT-TWS18?

  1. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 12.4 mm+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver size10 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case—36 h
Charging time1 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
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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