Weight
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- About 4.3 g per earbud
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- 3.92 g per earbud
Headphones comparison
Soundcore R50i NC vs Redmi Buds 4 lite
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
KSh 3,480In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 4 lite
KSh 2,800In 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, Bluetooth 5.4 and a newer model (2024). Choose the Redmi Buds 4 lite if you want larger 12 mm drivers.
Connections
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Controls
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Touch controls you can customise
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Battery life
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Up to 45 hours with the case
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Up to 20 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.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Newer model: released in 2024.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Larger drivers: 12 mm.
What matters most to you?
10 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.
- Earbuds: approximately one hour, charging case: approximately 2.5 hours.
- 10mm dynamic drivers.
- Charging case with folding rear phone stand.
- Folding rear phone stand, status LED.
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
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Redmi |
| Model | A3959H11; A3959H21; A3959H31; A3959H51 | Buds 4 lite |
| Announced | June 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White; Blue; Pink | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 4.3g per earbud / 52.8g including case | 3.92g per earbud; 35g total with case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 45h total with case; ANC on: up to 7h / 30h total | Up to 5 hours; up to 20 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Earbuds: approximately one hour; charging case: approximately 2.5 hours | Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case) |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB Type-C |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported; case charges through USB-C | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | 10m stable connection |
| 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 | — |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Two-device connection; phone-stand case; EQ; single-earbud mode | Android, iOS, Windows |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm dynamic drivers | 12mm Large Dynamic Driver |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC; up to 42dB reduction under manufacturer conditions | AI Noise Cancellation for Calls |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app | — |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | Built-in microphones with AI call noise reduction |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound option | — |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 4 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 | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| 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 | — |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 52.8g including earbuds | 35g total with |
| Case Features | Folding rear phone stand; status LED; phone supplied separately | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes; customisation in app; mono mode supported | Touch Controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes; app fit test | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | R50i NC left and right earbuds | Buds 4 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 | USB-C charging cable |
| 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 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 NC for longer rated battery life; Redmi Buds 4 lite offers drivers.
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