Connections
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Bluetooth connection
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Wired connection
Headphones comparison
Redmi Buds 6 Play vs Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Redmi Buds 6 Play
KSh 1,770In Stock | 02  Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
KSh 900In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Play if you want a newer model (2024). Choose the Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic if you prefer 3.5mm wired headset connection.
Fit
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Silicone
Weight
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- 3.6 g per earbud
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- 14 g
Battery life
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Up to 36 hours with the case
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Wired device
Charging
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Ten minutes for up to three hours
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Wired device
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Newer model: released in 2024.
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.4.
Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Connection: 3.5mm wired headset connection.
- wired connection.
What matters most to you?
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.
- Ten minutes for up to three hours.
- 16Ω.
- AI Noise Reduction for Calls.
- 20Hz–20kHz.
Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Silicone.
- 14 g.
- Wired device.
- Inline button for play/pause and accept/end calls on compatible Xiaomi and Android devices.
- 3.5mm wired headset connection.
- 32 ohms.
- Inline microphone.
- Wired In-Ear Earphones.
- 20Hz–20000Hz.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Xiaomi |
| Model | Buds 6 Play | 14273 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2018 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Wired In-Ear Earphones |
| Color | White; Pink; Black; Blue | Black |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6g (Per Earbud), 32.8g (Case) | 14g |
| Dimensions | 20.6 × 14.5 × 22mm per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 7.5 hours; up to 36 hours with charging case | Wired device |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes for up to three hours; charging case at least 35% | Wired device |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | Wired device |
| Charging Time | — | Wired device |
| Wireless Charging | — | Wired device |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4 | 3.5mm wired headset connection |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | 3.5mm wired design |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in open space without obstacles | — |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds app; five EQ presets and touch-control settings | — |
| Connector | — | 3.5mm nickel-plated plug |
| Cable Length | — | 1.25m |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Android (Google Fast Pair) & iOS | Compatible 3.5mm audio source; a separately supplied compatible adapter is required when the device lacks a suitable socket |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm Dynamic | — |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20000Hz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 32 ohms |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC | No |
| Microphones | AI Noise Reduction for Calls | Inline microphone |
| Audio Features | — | Third-generation balance damping system; aluminium alloy acoustic chambers |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | No charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | — |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | — |
| Case Dimensions | 53.9 × 53.9 × 27.4mm | — |
| Case Weight | 32.8g | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | — |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Inline button for play/pause and accept/end calls on compatible Xiaomi and Android devices; some Apple-device functions supported, excluding volume control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Splash and Sweat Resistant) | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Silicone; two pairs in small and large sizes |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 6 Play earbuds | Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic |
| Charging Case | Charging case | No charging case |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Product design does not use a detachable audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Additional S and L ear tips | Two pairs of silicone ear tips: small and large |
| Documentation | User manual | — |
| Charging Cable | — | No charging required |
Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Neither has active noise cancellation.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Redmi Buds 6 Play and Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic are closely matched on the features compared here.
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