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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs OnePlus Nord Buds 3R

What LBT-TWS18 does better (0) and where Nord Buds 3R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ $35
vs
OnePlus Nord Buds 3R
OnePlus · 2025Nord Buds 3R
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls5.5
6.6Battery9.4

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than Nord Buds 3R?

LBT-TWS18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Nord Buds 3R better than LBT-TWS18?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
  4. 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—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Total with charging case—54 h
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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