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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs Soundcore A25i

What LBT-TWS18 does better (5) and where A25i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $40
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Soundcore A25i
Soundcore · 2025A25i
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
6.5Battery6.8
6.0Build & features8.1

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than A25i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · A25i: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · A25i: No
  3. LDACYes · A25i: No
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%
  5. Earbud weight (each)4.2 g vs 5 g+19%

Why is A25i better than LBT-TWS18?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore A25iSoundcore A25i≈ $456.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery capacity—37 mAh
Charging time1 h1 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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