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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs Soundcore P31i

What LBT-TWS18 does better (0) and where P31i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $40
vs
Soundcore P31i
Soundcore · 2025P31i
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls8.9
6.5Battery9.2

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than P31i?

LBT-TWS18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P31i better than LBT-TWS18?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6.1+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P31iSoundcore P31i≈ $459.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Noise reduction (claimed)—52 dB
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Total with charging case—50 h
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3,5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Midnight Black, Pearl White, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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