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Redmi Buds 6 Play vs Redmi Buds 6

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

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Redmi Buds 6 Play

Redmi Buds 6 Play

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • 32.8 g for the case.
KSh 1,770In Stock
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Redmi Buds 6 Active

Redmi Buds 6 Active

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4 g per earbud.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 2,570In Stock
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Xiaomi Type-C earphonesKSh 860
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Soundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsKSh 2,220
Redmi Buds 4 liteKSh 2,800

Our quick verdict

Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Play if you want longer rated battery life (7.5 hours per charge), up to 36 hours with the charging case and a slimmer 14.5 mm body. Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Active if you want larger 14.2 mm drivers.

Battery life

Redmi Buds 6 Play
Up to 36 hours with the case
Redmi Buds 6 Active
Up to 30 hours with the case

Controls

Redmi Buds 6 Play
Touch controls for playback
Redmi Buds 6 Active
Touch controls for everyday use

Weight

Redmi Buds 6 Play
3.6 g per earbud
Redmi Buds 6 Active
4 g per earbud

Charging

Redmi Buds 6 Play
Ten minutes for up to three hours
Redmi Buds 6 Active
10 mins for 1 hour

Drivers

Redmi Buds 6 Play
10mm Dynamic
Redmi Buds 6 Active
14.2mm Dynamic

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Buds 6 Play

  • Rated for up to 7.5 hours per charge.
  • Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case.
  • Slimmer: 14.5 mm thick.

Redmi Buds 6 Active

  • Larger drivers: 14.2 mm.
  • Supports spatial audio.

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Neither has noise cancellation for listening.

Redmi Buds 6 Play

  • True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
  • 3.6 g per earbud.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
  • Touch Control.
  • Bluetooth 5.4.
  • IPX4 water and dust resistance.
  • Ten minutes for up to three hours.
  • 10mm Dynamic.
  • Xiaomi Earbuds app.

Redmi Buds 6 Active

  • True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
  • 4 g per earbud.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
  • Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
  • Bluetooth 5.4.
  • IPX4 water and dust resistance.
  • 10 mins for 1 hour of music.
  • 14.2mm Dynamic.
  • Xiaomi Earbuds App (5 EQ Presets).

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlayRedmi Buds 6 Active
BrandRedmiRedmi
ModelBuds 6 PlayBuds 6 Active
Announced20242024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhite; Pink; Black; BlueWhite; Transparent Blue; Transparent Pink; Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlayRedmi Buds 6 Active
Weight3.6g (Per Earbud), 32.8g (Case)4g per earbud; 36g total
Dimensions20.6 × 14.5 × 22mm per earbud32 × 17.8 × 18.5mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlayRedmi Buds 6 Active
Battery LifeUp to 7.5 hours; up to 36 hours with charging caseUp to 6 hours; up to 30 hours with charging case
Fast ChargingTen minutes for up to three hours; charging case at least 35%10 mins for 1 hour of music
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C on charging case
Charging Time—90m (Buds) / 120m (Case)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlayRedmi Buds 6 Active
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4 (Latest version)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m in open space without obstaclesUp to 10m in open space without obstacles
App SupportXiaomi Earbuds app; five EQ presets and touch-control settingsXiaomi Earbuds App (5 EQ Presets)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlayRedmi Buds 6 Active
Special FeaturesAndroid (Google Fast Pair) & iOSGoogle Fast Pair; selected-phone spatial audio; app EQ

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlayRedmi Buds 6 Active
Drivers10mm Dynamic14.2mm Dynamic
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz—
Impedance16Ω—
Active Noise CancellationNo — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANCNo — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC
MicrophonesAI Noise Reduction for CallsDual microphones; call noise reduction; up to 4m/s wind-noise reduction in manufacturer testing
Spatial Audio—Supported through selected compatible Xiaomi smartphones; enabled on the phone

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlayRedmi Buds 6 Active
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions53.9 × 53.9 × 27.4mm49 × 48.6 × 23mm
Case Weight32.8g—
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseProtective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlayRedmi Buds 6 Active
ControlsTouch ControlTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 (Splash and Sweat Resistant)IPX4 (Buds Only)

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlayRedmi Buds 6 Active
Headphones / EarbudsBuds 6 Play earbudsBuds 6 Active earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesAdditional S and L ear tipsNot applicable — semi-in-ear design
DocumentationUser manualUser manual

Similarities

  • Both are rated IPX4.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a range of up to 10 m.
  • Neither has active noise cancellation.

In summary

Choose Buds 6 Play for longer rated battery life and a slimmer build; Buds 6 Active offers drivers.

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