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Soundcore R50i vs Redmi Buds 4 lite

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds

Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • About 4.6 g per earbud.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 2,220In Stock
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Redmi Buds 4 lite

Redmi Buds 4 lite

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 3.92 g per earbud.
  • Up to 20 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 2,800In Stock
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Xiaomi Type-C earphonesKSh 860
Redmi Buds 6 ActiveKSh 2,570
Redmi Buds 6 PlayKSh 1,770
Soundcore Life NoteKSh 1,740

Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore R50i if you want longer rated battery life (10 hours per charge) and up to 30 hours with the charging case. Choose the Redmi Buds 4 lite if you want a lighter build (3.92 g each) and larger 12 mm drivers.

Weight

Soundcore R50i
About 4.6 g per earbud
Redmi Buds 4 lite
3.92 g per earbud

Battery life

Soundcore R50i
Up to 30 hours with the case
Redmi Buds 4 lite
Up to 20 hours with the case

Controls

Soundcore R50i
Touch controls you can customise
Redmi Buds 4 lite
Touch controls for everyday use

Fit

Soundcore R50i
Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
Redmi Buds 4 lite
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Noise cancellation

Soundcore R50i
No noise cancellation
Redmi Buds 4 lite
AI Noise Cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore R50i

  • Rated for up to 10 hours per charge.
  • Rated for up to 30 hours in total with the charging case.

Redmi Buds 4 lite

  • Lighter: 3.92 g each.
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm.

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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.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Up to two hours.
  • 10mm dynamic drivers.
  • Compact charging case with attached carrying strap.
  • Attached carrying strap, status indicator.

Redmi Buds 4 lite

  • True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
  • 3.92 g per earbud.
  • Up to 20 hours with the case.
  • Touch Controls.
  • AI Noise Cancellation for Calls.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case).
  • 12mm Large Dynamic Driver.
  • Charging case.
  • Protective charging case.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 lite
BrandSoundcoreRedmi
ModelA3949H12; A3949H22; A3949H32Buds 4 lite
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack; White; Blue (Navy manufacturer finish)Official colorways vary by market and selected variant
Announced—2022

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 lite
WeightApproximately 4.6g per earbud /47g including case3.92g per earbud; 35g total with case

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 lite
Battery LifeUp to 10h earbuds / 30h total with case; actual use variesUp to 5 hours; up to 20 hours with charging case
Charging TimeUp to two hours; Anker Japan: approximately 1.5h earbuds / 2h caseApprox. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case)
Fast ChargingTen minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions—
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB Type-C

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 lite
ConnectionBluetooth wireless audioBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m under suitable conditions10m stable connection
ConnectorUSB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio—
App Supportsoundcore app; 22 EQ presets, custom EQ, Game Mode, Find Device, custom touch controls and firmware updates—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 lite
Special FeaturesApp EQ; Game Mode; audible Find Device for connected earbud; mono listening; attached case strapAndroid, iOS, Windows

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 lite
Drivers10mm dynamic drivers12mm Large Dynamic Driver
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz—
Impedance16Ω—
Audio CodecsSBC and AAC—
Active Noise CancellationNo ANC listening mode; AI processing supports callsAI Noise Cancellation for Calls
MicrophonesTwo microphones with AI call processingBuilt-in microphones with AI call noise reduction
Audio FeaturesBassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; Game Mode—

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 lite
Case TypeCompact charging case with attached carrying strapCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 30h total including earbudsIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case ChargingUSB-C; input 5V 0.43A; battery430mAh; earbuds 60mAh eachUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case WeightNot separately specified; approximately 47g including earbuds35g total with
Case FeaturesAttached carrying strap; status indicator; hinged lidProtective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 lite
ControlsCustomisable touch controls for supported playback, tracks, calls and voice assistant; mono mode supportedTouch Controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable ear tips in three sizes—
Water & Dust Resistance—IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 lite
Headphones / EarbudsLeft and right R50i earbudsBuds 4 lite earbuds
Charging CaseCharging case with attached carrying strapCharging case
Charging CableUSB charging cable; Anker Japan specifies USB-C cable without opposite connector or lengthUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot applicable; true wireless audioTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sizes of replaceable ear tipsEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design
DocumentationQuick start guide and safety manual, per shared-family Japan package listQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • 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.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Both use touch controls you can customise.

In summary

Choose Soundcore R50i for longer rated battery life; Redmi Buds 4 lite offers a lighter build and drivers.

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