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Elecom LBT-TWS18 vs Sudio A3

What LBT-TWS18 does better (5) and where A3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elecom LBT-TWS18
Elecom · 2025LBT-TWS18
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ $35
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Sudio A3
Sudio · 2025A3
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $30
7.2Noise control & calls3.1
6.6Battery2.3
5.9Build & features6.2

Why is LBT-TWS18 better than A3?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · A3: No
  2. Battery life8 h vs 5 h+60%
  3. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · A3: No
  4. Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×
  5. LDACYes · A3: No

Why is A3 better than LBT-TWS18?

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

Side by side

Sudio A3Sudio A3≈ $304.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—105 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h5 h
Total with charging case—25 h
Battery capacity—25 mAh
Charging time1 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight—34 g
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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