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Redmi Buds 6 Play vs Soundcore K20i

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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Soundcore K20i

Soundcore K20i

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • About 3.3 g per earbud.
  • Up to 6 hours per charge.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 2,150In Stock
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Xiaomi Type-C earphonesKSh 860
Mi In-Ear-Earphones BasicKSh 900
Redmi Buds 6 ActiveKSh 2,570
Soundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsKSh 2,220

Our quick verdict

Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Play if you want longer rated battery life (7.5 hours per charge) and Bluetooth 5.4. Choose the Soundcore K20i if you want larger 13 mm drivers.

Connections

Redmi Buds 6 Play
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Soundcore K20i
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Controls

Redmi Buds 6 Play
Touch controls for playback
Soundcore K20i
Touch controls you can customise

Fit

Redmi Buds 6 Play
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Soundcore K20i
Tip-free semi-in-ear design

Weight

Redmi Buds 6 Play
3.6 g per earbud
Soundcore K20i
About 3.3 g per earbud

Software

Redmi Buds 6 Play
Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app
Soundcore K20i
Works with the Soundcore app

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Buds 6 Play

  • Rated for up to 7.5 hours per charge.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Connection: Bluetooth 5.4.

Soundcore K20i

  • Larger drivers: 13 mm.
  • Connection: Bluetooth wireless 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.
  • Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
  • Ten minutes for up to three hours.
  • 10mm Dynamic.
  • Xiaomi Earbuds app.
  • Protective charging case.

Soundcore K20i

  • Tip-free semi-in-ear design.
  • About 3.3 g per earbud.
  • Up to 6 hours per charge; up to 36 hours with the case.
  • Customisable touch controls.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
  • 13mm dynamic drivers.
  • Soundcore app.
  • Charging-status indicator and hinged lid.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlaySoundcore K20i
BrandRedmiSoundcore
ModelBuds 6 PlayA3994H11; A3994H21
Announced2024August 2024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhite; Pink; Black; BlueBlack; White

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlaySoundcore K20i
Weight3.6g (Per Earbud), 32.8g (Case)Approximately 3.3g per earbud / 43g including case
Dimensions20.6 × 14.5 × 22mm per earbud—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlaySoundcore K20i
Battery LifeUp to 7.5 hours; up to 36 hours with charging caseUp to 6h earbuds / 36h total including case; actual use varies
Fast ChargingTen minutes for up to three hours; charging case at least 35%Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C on case
Charging Time—Approximately one hour for earbuds in case; three hours for case through USB-C

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlaySoundcore K20i
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth wireless audio; AVRCP, A2DP and HFP profiles
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m in open space without obstaclesUp to 10m under suitable conditions
App SupportXiaomi Earbuds app; five EQ presets and touch-control settingssoundcore app; EQ, Game Mode, Find Earbuds, custom touch controls and firmware updates
Connector—USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlaySoundcore K20i
Special FeaturesAndroid (Google Fast Pair) & iOSLight semi-in-ear fit; Game Mode; app EQ; supported single-earbud use

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlaySoundcore K20i
Drivers10mm Dynamic13mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz20Hz–20kHz
Impedance16Ω16Ω
Active Noise CancellationNo — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANCNo ANC listening mode; dual-microphone AI noise reduction is for calls
MicrophonesAI Noise Reduction for CallsTwo microphones with AI call noise reduction
Audio Codecs—SBC and AAC
Audio Features—BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; Game Mode; semi-in-ear fit

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlaySoundcore K20i
Case TypeCharging caseMatching protective charging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 36h total including earbuds
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.2A; battery 700mAh
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions53.9 × 53.9 × 27.4mmApproximately 59 × 45 × 26mm
Case Weight32.8gNot separately specified; approximately 43g including earbuds
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseCharging-status indicator and hinged lid

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlaySoundcore K20i
ControlsTouch ControlCustomisable touch controls; supported mono mode for one earbud
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 (Splash and Sweat Resistant)—
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions—Tip-free semi-in-ear design; no replaceable silicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 PlaySoundcore K20i
Headphones / EarbudsBuds 6 Play earbudsLeft and right K20i earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseMatching charging case
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot applicable; true wireless audio
Ear Tips / AccessoriesAdditional S and L ear tipsNo silicone ear tips required or supplied for tip-free design
DocumentationUser manualQuick start guide and safety manual
Charging Cable—USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a range of up to 10 m.
  • Same frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz.
  • Same impedance: 16Ω.

In summary

Choose Redmi Buds 6 Play for longer rated battery life; Soundcore K20i offers drivers.

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In-stock alternatives

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