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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs Soundcore C40i

What LBT-TWS18 does better (5) and where C40i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $40
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Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
6.5Battery4.5
6.0Build & features4.0

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than C40i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · C40i: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · C40i: No
  3. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  4. LDACYes · C40i: No
  5. Earbud weight (each)4.2 g vs 5.8 g+38%

Why is C40i better than LBT-TWS18?

  1. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $454.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—22 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Total with charging case—21 h
Charging time1 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 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
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g5.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Midnight Black, Desert Bronze, Clarity Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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