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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs Soundcore A30i

What LBT-TWS18 does better (5) and where A30i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ $35
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Soundcore A30i
Soundcore · 2024A30i
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $35
7.2Noise control & calls5.7
6.6Battery3.9
5.9Build & features6.6

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than A30i?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · A30i: No
  2. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  3. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
  4. LDACYes · A30i: No
  5. Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%

Why is A30i better than LBT-TWS18?

  1. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.2 g vs 3.7 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore A30iSoundcore A30i≈ $355.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—24 Ω
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time1 h2 h
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
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g3.7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black, White, Blue, Pink
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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