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Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector vs Redmi Buds 8 Lite

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

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01Selected Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector wired connection. No noise cancellation for listening. Wired design. Microphone. Voice assistant: siri via connected Apple device. KSh 3,500In Stock Add to cart	02 Redmi Buds 8 Lite In-ear design uses sealing ear tips. Uses USB-C for charging. Up to 36 hours with the case. Touch controls for everyday use. Bluetooth 5.4. KSh 3,790In Stock Choose options

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Redmi Buds 8 Lite if you want up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation and a newer model (2026). Choose the Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector if you prefer Lightning wired.

Connections

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: Wired connection
Redmi Buds 8 Lite: Bluetooth connection

Fit

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: Fixed open-fit earbud design
Redmi Buds 8 Lite: True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Battery life

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: Wired design
Redmi Buds 8 Lite: Up to 36 hours with the case

Controls

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: In-line remote for volume, media playback
Redmi Buds 8 Lite: Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes

Noise cancellation

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: No noise cancellation
Redmi Buds 8 Lite: Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector

Connection: Lightning wired.
wired connection.

Redmi Buds 8 Lite

Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation.
Newer model: released in 2026.
Connection: Bluetooth 5.4.

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8 priorities selected.

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector

Fixed open-fit earbud design.
Wired design.
In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls.
No noise cancellation for listening.
Lightning wired.
Built-in microphone.
Lightning Wired Earphones.

Redmi Buds 8 Lite

True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
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.
10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours.
Dual-Mic AI Noise Reduction (6m/s wind resistance).

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Brand	Apple	Redmi
Model	EarPods (Lightning Connector)	Buds 8 Lite
Announced	2016	2026
Type	Lightning Wired Earphones	True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color	Official colorways vary by market and selected variant	Black, White, Blue

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Weight	—	4.5g ±0.2g per earbud
Dimensions	—	31.02 × 21.45 × 23.48mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Battery Life	Wired design	Up to 8 hours; AAC at 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection disabled
Charging Time	Wired design	—
Fast Charging	Wired design	10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours; case battery at least 20%, ANC disabled
Charging Port	Wired design	USB-C
Wireless Charging	Wired design	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Connection	Lightning wired	Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth	Wired design	Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Range	Wired design	—
Multipoint Connection	Wired design	—
Connector	Lightning	—
App Support	—	Xiaomi Earbuds app; Android 6.0 or later / iOS 14.0 or later

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Voice Assistant	Siri via connected Apple device	—
Special Features	Anatomically shaped EarPods design	Google Fast Pair; app EQ; AI wind-noise reduction

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Active Noise Cancellation	No	Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation; maximum applies at a specific frequency range
Transparency / Ambient Mode	No	—
Spatial Audio	No	—
Microphones	Built-in microphone	Dual-Mic AI Noise Reduction (6m/s wind resistance)
Audio Features	Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass	—
Drivers	—	12.4mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response	—	20Hz–20kHz
Impedance	—	32Ω
Audio Codecs	—	SBC and AAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Case Type	No charging case	Charging case
Case Battery Life	—	Up to 36 hours total with charging case
Case Charging	—	USB-C
Case Charging Port	—	USB-C
Case Wireless Charging	—	—
Case Dimensions	—	56.43 × 55.99 × 26.24mm
Case Weight	—	35.2g ±2g
Case Water & Dust Resistance	—	—
Case Features	—	Protective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Controls	In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls	Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions	Fixed open-fit earbud design	—
Water & Dust Resistance	—	IP54 earbuds only; charging case excluded

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Headphones / Earbuds	EarPods (Lightning Connector)	Buds 8 Lite earbuds
Charging Case	No charging case	Charging case
Charging Cable	No charging required	Not included in the official package contents list
Audio Cable	Integrated cable	True wireless design
Ear Tips / Accessories	Fixed open-fit design	Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design
Documentation	Quick start and safety documentation	Quick start and safety documentation

Similarities

Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Apple EarPods Lightning Connector and Redmi Buds 8 Lite are closely matched on the features compared here.

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