Battery life
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Up to 36 hours with the case
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Up to 20 hours with the case
Headphones comparison
Redmi Buds 6 Play vs Redmi Buds 4 lite
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Redmi Buds 6 Play
KSh 1,770In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 4 lite
KSh 2,800In Stock |
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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 Bluetooth 5.4. Choose the Redmi Buds 4 lite if you want IP54 water resistance and larger 12 mm drivers.
Connections
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Weight
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- 32.8 g for the case
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- 35 g for the case
Controls
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Touch controls for playback
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Touch controls for everyday use
Noise cancellation
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- No noise cancellation
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- AI Noise Cancellation
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.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Newer model: released in 2024.
Redmi Buds 4 lite
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
- Larger drivers: 12 mm.
What matters most to you?
9 priorities selected.
Redmi Buds 6 Play
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 3.6 g per earbud.
- Up to 36 hours with the case.
- Touch Control.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- IPX4 water and dust resistance.
- USB-C on charging case.
- 10mm Dynamic.
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.
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
- USB Type-C.
- 12mm Large Dynamic Driver.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Redmi |
| Model | Buds 6 Play | Buds 4 lite |
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White; Pink; Black; Blue | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6g (Per Earbud), 32.8g (Case) | 3.92g per earbud; 35g total with case |
| Dimensions | 20.6 × 14.5 × 22mm per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 7.5 hours; up to 36 hours with charging case | Up to 5 hours; up to 20 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes for up to three hours; charging case at least 35% | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | USB Type-C |
| Charging Time | — | Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in open space without obstacles | 10m stable connection |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds app; five EQ presets and touch-control settings | — |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Android (Google Fast Pair) & iOS | Android, iOS, Windows |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm Dynamic | 12mm Large Dynamic Driver |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC | AI Noise Cancellation for Calls |
| Microphones | AI Noise Reduction for Calls | Built-in microphones with AI call noise reduction |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 53.9 × 53.9 × 27.4mm | — |
| Case Weight | 32.8g | 35g total with |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch Controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Splash and Sweat Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 6 Play earbuds | Buds 4 lite earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Additional S and L ear tips | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | User manual | Quick start and safety documentation |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C charging cable |
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
- Both are made by Redmi.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
- Both use touch controls for playback and calls.
In summary
Choose Buds 4 lite for IP54 water and dust resistance and drivers; Buds 6 Play offers longer rated battery life.
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