Weight
- Soundcore R50i
- About 4.6 g per earbud
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- 4 g per earbud
Headphones comparison
Soundcore R50i vs Redmi Buds 6
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds
KSh 2,220In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 6 Active
KSh 2,570In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore R50i if you want longer rated battery life (10 hours per charge). Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Active if you want Bluetooth 5.4, a lighter build (4 g each) and larger 14.2 mm drivers.
Connections
- Soundcore R50i
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Controls
- Soundcore R50i
- Touch controls you can customise
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- Soundcore R50i
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Software
- Soundcore R50i
- Works with the Soundcore app
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore R50i
- Rated for up to 10 hours per charge.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Lighter: 4 g each.
- Larger drivers: 14.2 mm.
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.4 (Latest version).
- Supports spatial audio.
What matters most to you?
Neither has noise cancellation for listening.
Soundcore R50i
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes.
- About 4.6 g per earbud.
- Up to 10 hours per charge; up to 30 hours with the case.
- Customisable touch controls for supported playback, tracks, calls and voice assistant.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
- 10mm dynamic drivers.
- Soundcore app.
- Compact charging case with attached carrying strap.
- Attached carrying strap, status indicator.
Redmi Buds 6 Active
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 4 g per earbud.
- Up to 30 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- 10 mins for 1 hour of music.
- 14.2mm Dynamic.
- Xiaomi Earbuds App (5 EQ Presets).
- Charging case.
- Protective charging case.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Redmi |
| Model | A3949H12; A3949H22; A3949H32 | Buds 6 Active |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White; Blue (Navy manufacturer finish) | White; Transparent Blue; Transparent Pink; Black |
| Announced | — | 2024 |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 4.6g per earbud /47g including case | 4g per earbud; 36g total |
| Dimensions | — | 32 × 17.8 × 18.5mm per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10h earbuds / 30h total with case; actual use varies | Up to 6 hours; up to 30 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Up to two hours; Anker Japan: approximately 1.5h earbuds / 2h case | 90m (Buds) / 120m (Case) |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | 10 mins for 1 hour of music |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C on charging case |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth 5.4 (Latest version) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | Up to 10m in open space without obstacles |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio | — |
| App Support | soundcore app; 22 EQ presets, custom EQ, Game Mode, Find Device, custom touch controls and firmware updates | Xiaomi Earbuds App (5 EQ Presets) |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | App EQ; Game Mode; audible Find Device for connected earbud; mono listening; attached case strap | Google Fast Pair; selected-phone spatial audio; app EQ |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm dynamic drivers | 14.2mm Dynamic |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No ANC listening mode; AI processing supports calls | No — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC |
| Microphones | Two microphones with AI call processing | Dual microphones; call noise reduction; up to 4m/s wind-noise reduction in manufacturer testing |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; Game Mode | — |
| Spatial Audio | — | Supported through selected compatible Xiaomi smartphones; enabled on the phone |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Compact charging case with attached carrying strap | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 30h total including earbuds | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.43A; battery430mAh; earbuds 60mAh each | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 47g including earbuds | — |
| Case Features | Attached carrying strap; status indicator; hinged lid | Protective charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | 49 × 48.6 × 23mm |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Customisable touch controls for supported playback, tracks, calls and voice assistant; mono mode supported | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 (Buds Only) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right R50i earbuds | Buds 6 Active earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case with attached carrying strap | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB charging cable; Anker Japan specifies USB-C cable without opposite connector or length | — |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Three sizes of replaceable ear tips | Not applicable — semi-in-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual, per shared-family Japan package list | User manual |
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
- Neither has active noise cancellation.
In summary
Choose Soundcore R50i for longer rated battery life; Redmi Buds 6 Active offers a lighter build and drivers.
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