Connections
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Headphones comparison
Soundcore R50i NC vs Redmi Buds 6 Lite
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
KSh 3,480In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 6 Lite
KSh 3,070In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds if you want Bluetooth 5.4. Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Lite if you want larger 12.4 mm drivers.
Controls
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Touch controls you can customise
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- In-ear fit
Weight
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- About 4.3 g per earbud
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- 4.2 g per earbud
Battery life
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Up to 45 hours with the case
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- Up to 38 hours with the case
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
- Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP /.
What matters most to you?
9 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.
- BassUp.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- In-ear fit.
- 4.2 g per earbud.
- Up to 38 hours with the case.
- Touch gestures.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Xiaomi Earbuds.
- Four preset EQ settings and one custom setting.
- Ten minutes for up to two hours.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Redmi |
| Model | A3959H11; A3959H21; A3959H31; A3959H51 | 57179; 57181; 57186 |
| Announced | June 2024 | — |
| 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 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 4.3g per earbud / 52.8g including case | 4.2g ±0.2g per earbud; 47g ±1g total |
| Dimensions | — | 31 × 21.4 × 23.45mm per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 45h total with case; ANC on: up to 7h / 30h total | Up to seven hours per charge; AAC at 50% volume with ANC off in manufacturer testing |
| Charging Time | Earbuds: approximately one hour; charging case: approximately 2.5 hours | — |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | Ten minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and transparency off |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C on charging case |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported; case charges through USB-C | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | Up to 10m in unobstructed open space |
| 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; Android 6.0 or iOS 14.0 and later; Android app 1.20.0 / iOS app 1.11.0 and later |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Two-device connection; phone-stand case; EQ; single-earbud mode | Google Fast Pair on supported Android devices; AAC audio; app EQ and gestures |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 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 | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC; up to 42dB reduction under manufacturer conditions | Hybrid ANC; up to 40dB in specified frequency range; 2kHz noise-cancellation range |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app | Supported; referenced in official battery test conditions |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | Dual microphones with AI call noise reduction; wind reduction tested up to 6m/s |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound option | Four preset EQ settings and one custom setting through Xiaomi Earbuds |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 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 38 hours total playback including case under manufacturer test conditions |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.24A, 0.12A per port | 480mAh battery; 5V 500mA MAX input; 5V 200mA MAX output |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
| Case Dimensions | Approximately 57 × 49 × 29mm | 57 × 55.95 × 26.85mm |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 52.8g including earbuds | 38.5g ±1g |
| Case Features | Folding rear phone stand; status LED; phone supplied separately | Pairing/reset button; protective charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 rating excludes charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes; customisation in app; mono mode supported | Touch gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes; app fit test | In-ear fit |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 earbuds only; excludes charging case; avoid hot water, showers and immersion |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | R50i NC left and right earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 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 | — |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | Not applicable — true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes | — |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual shared-family package list | User manual |
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- 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.
- Same frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz.
In summary
Choose Redmi Buds 6 Lite for drivers.
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