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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs Philips TAT3509

What LBT-TWS18 does better (3) and where TAT3509 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Philips TAT3509
Philips · 2024TAT3509
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $35
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.5Battery4.6
6.0Build & features5.5

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than TAT3509?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · TAT3509: No
  2. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
  3. LDACYes · TAT3509: No

Why is TAT3509 better than LBT-TWS18?

TAT3509 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Philips TAT3509Philips TAT3509≈ $355.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time1 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLC3, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight—45 g
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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