Battery life
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Up to 36 hours with the case
- Soundcore Life Note
- Up to 40 hours with the case
Headphones comparison
Redmi Buds 6 Play vs Soundcore Life Note
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Redmi Buds 6 Play
KSh 1,770In Stock | 02  Soundcore Life Note
KSh 1,740In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Play if you want Bluetooth 5.4 and larger 10 mm drivers.
Connections
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Soundcore Life Note
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Controls
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Touch Control
- Soundcore Life Note
- Physical multifunction buttons
Case charging
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- USB-C
- Soundcore Life Note
- USB-C, manual input 5V0.75A
Drivers
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- 10mm Dynamic
- Soundcore Life Note
- 6mm dynamic driver per earbud
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Larger drivers: 10 mm.
Soundcore Life Note
No clear advantage over the Redmi Buds 6 Play in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
What matters most to you?
7 priorities selected.
Redmi Buds 6 Play
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 36 hours with the case.
- Touch Control.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- USB-C.
- 10mm Dynamic.
- Protective charging case.
Soundcore Life Note
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 7 hours per charge; up to 40 hours with the case.
- Physical multifunction buttons.
- Bluetooth 5.0.
- USB-C, manual input 5V0.75A.
- 6mm dynamic driver per earbud.
- Charging-status indicator, stores and charges earbuds.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Soundcore |
| Model | Buds 6 Play | A3908G11 |
| Announced | 2024 | — |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White; Pink; Black; Blue | Black |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6g (Per Earbud), 32.8g (Case) | — |
| Dimensions | 20.6 × 14.5 × 22mm per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 7.5 hours; up to 36 hours with charging case | Up to 7h earbuds /40h total including case; actual use varies |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes for up to three hours; charging case at least 35% | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | USB-C on case |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately two hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth; AVRCP1.6, A2DP1.3, HFP1.7 and HSP1.2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in open space without obstacles | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds app; five EQ presets and touch-control settings | — |
| Connector | — | Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Android (Google Fast Pair) & iOS | SBC/AAC/aptX; mono listening; automatic connection to last paired device |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri or other supported device voice assistant through button controls |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm Dynamic | 6mm dynamic driver per earbud |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 16Ω |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC | — |
| Microphones | AI Noise Reduction for Calls | — |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC and aptX; compatible source device required |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 40h total including earbuds; not40additional case-only hours |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; manual input 5V0.75A |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 53.9 × 53.9 × 27.4mm | — |
| Case Weight | 32.8g | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Charging-status indicator; stores and charges earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Physical multifunction buttons; playback, tracks, calls and supported voice assistant; volume controlled on connected device |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Splash and Sweat Resistant) | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 6 Play earbuds | Left and right Life Note earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not applicable; wireless earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Additional S and L ear tips | Silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | User manual | User instructions |
| 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.
- Same frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz.
- Same impedance: 16Ω.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Choose Redmi Buds 6 Play for drivers.
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