Connections
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Charging case uses USB-C
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Uses USB-C
Headphones comparison
Soundcore R50i NC vs Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
KSh 3,480In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 8 Lite
KSh 3,790In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds if you want up to 45 hours with the charging case. Choose the Redmi Buds 8 Lite if you want larger 12.4 mm drivers and a newer model (2026).
Controls
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Touch controls you can customise
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Weight
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- About 4.3 g per earbud
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- 4.5 g per earbud
Battery life
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Up to 45 hours with the case
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Up to 36 hours with the case
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Rated for up to 45 hours in total with the charging case.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
- Charging case uses USB-C.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
- Newer model: released in 2026.
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.4.
- Uses USB-C for charging.
What matters most to you?
13 priorities selected.
Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes.
- About 4.3 g per earbud.
- Up to 45 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
- 10mm dynamic drivers.
- 16Ω.
- Soundcore app.
- Charging case with folding rear phone stand.
- Folding rear phone stand, status LED.
Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 4.5 g per earbud.
- Up to 36 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- 10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours.
- 12.4mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic drivers.
- 32Ω.
- Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- Charging case.
- Protective charging case.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Redmi |
| Model | A3959H11; A3959H21; A3959H31; A3959H51 | Buds 8 Lite |
| Announced | June 2024 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White; Blue; Pink | Black, White, Blue |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 4.3g per earbud / 52.8g including case | 4.5g ±0.2g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 31.02 × 21.45 × 23.48mm per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 45h total with case; ANC on: up to 7h / 30h total | Up to 8 hours; AAC at 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection disabled |
| Charging Time | Earbuds: approximately one hour; charging case: approximately 2.5 hours | — |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | 10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours; case battery at least 20%, ANC disabled |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported; case charges through USB-C | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source | — |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth wireless audio | — |
| App Support | soundcore app; EQ, fit test, Dual Connections, control settings and firmware updates | Xiaomi Earbuds app; Android 6.0 or later / iOS 14.0 or later |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Two-device connection; phone-stand case; EQ; single-earbud mode | Google Fast Pair; app EQ; AI wind-noise reduction |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm dynamic drivers | 12.4mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 32Ω |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | SBC and AAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC; up to 42dB reduction under manufacturer conditions | Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation; maximum applies at a specific frequency range |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app | — |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | Dual-Mic AI Noise Reduction (6m/s wind resistance) |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound option | — |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case with folding rear phone stand | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | 45h total including earbuds with ANC off; 30h total with ANC on | Up to 36 hours total with charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.24A, 0.12A per port | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
| Case Dimensions | Approximately 57 × 49 × 29mm | 56.43 × 55.99 × 26.24mm |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 52.8g including earbuds | 35.2g ±2g |
| Case Features | Folding rear phone stand; status LED; phone supplied separately | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes; customisation in app; mono mode supported | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes; app fit test | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 earbuds only; charging case excluded |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | R50i NC left and right earbuds | Buds 8 Lite earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case with folding phone stand | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable shared-family package list | Not included in the official package contents list |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual shared-family package list | Quick start and safety documentation |
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz.
- Same audio codecs: SBC and AAC.
In summary
Choose Soundcore R50i NC for longer rated battery life; Redmi Buds 8 Lite offers drivers.
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