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Sony WF-C510 vs Redmi Buds 6 Pro

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

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Sony WF-C510

Sony WF-C510

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 8 hours per charge.
KSh 10,500In Stock
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Redmi Buds 6 Pro

Redmi Buds 6 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.2 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
KSh 10,680In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Buds 6 Pro is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP54), active noise cancellation and larger 11 mm drivers, while the Sony WF-C510 only has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Fit

Sony WF-C510
Ear tips included
Redmi Buds 6 Pro
In-ear fit

Weight

Sony WF-C510
About 30.9 g
Redmi Buds 6 Pro
5.2 g per earbud

Battery life

Sony WF-C510
Up to 8 hours per charge
Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Up to 36 hours with the case

Two devices

Sony WF-C510
Stays connected to two devices
Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Connects to two devices at once

Controls

Sony WF-C510
Volume control
Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Swipe volume control

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony WF-C510

  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Redmi Buds 6 Pro

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 6 mm).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

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PrioritySony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
FitEar tips includedIn-ear fit
WeightAbout 30.9 g5.2 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours per chargeUp to 36 hours with the case
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesConnects to two devices at once
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
BrandSonyRedmi
ModelWF-C51059558; 59561
Announced2024—
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack Butter Yellow WhiteSpace Black; Glacier White; Lavender Purple

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
WeightApprox. 1.09 oz5.2g per earbud; 46.5g total
Dimensions—30.6 × 21.4 × 24.5mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Battery LifeMax. 8 hrs (ASM ON)/Max. 11 hrs (ASM OFF)Up to 9.5 hours; AAC, 50% volume and ANC off in manufacturer testing
Charging TimeApprox. 3 hrs (USB charging)—
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C on charging case
Wireless ChargingNo—
Fast Charging—Five minutes for up to two hours under manufacturer test conditions

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range32.81 ftUp to 10m in unobstructed open space
Multipoint ConnectionYesDual-device connectivity
ConnectorWireless audio connectionNot applicable — true wireless audio
Cable LengthNo audio cableNot applicable — no wired audio connection
App SupportSony | Sound ConnectXiaomi Earbuds; supported audio and gesture settings

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Special FeaturesAmbient Sound Mode; multipoint; quick chargingGoogle Fast Pair on compatible Android devices; audio sharing on specified compatible Xiaomi devices

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Drivers6 mmCoaxial triple drivers: 11mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic driver and two 6.7mm piezoelectric ceramic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling)—
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC—
Active Noise CancellationNoHybrid adaptive ANC up to 55dB; up to 4kHz bandwidth measured separately
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound Mode—
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphonesThree microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 12m/s wind
Audio FeaturesDseeHi-Res Audio Wireless; LDAC; supported EQ adjustments
Spatial Audio—Dimensional audio with dynamic head tracking

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Case TypeCharging CaseCharging case
Case ChargingUSB-C480mAh battery; input 5V 700mA MAX; output 5V 320mA MAX
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case WeightApprox. 1.09 oz36.1g
Case FeaturesCharging case; approximate case charge time Approx. 3 hrs (USB charging)Battery-level light strip
Case Battery Life—Up to 36 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditions
Case Dimensions—61.05 × 48.28 × 25.17mm according to the main official UK specification table
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IP54 rating excludes charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
ControlsVolume controlSwipe volume control; supported configurable gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds
Water & Dust ResistanceYes (IPX4)IP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersion
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedIn-ear fit; Small and Large ear tips supplied

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WF-C510Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsWF-C510 earbudsRedmi Buds 6 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging CaseCharging case
Charging CableUSB charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot applicable — true wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesHybrid silicone rubber earbudsTwo Small and two Large ear tips
DocumentationReference guideUser manual

Similarities

  • Both connect to two devices at once.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi Buds 6 Pro is the better buy; the Sony WF-C510 makes sense if you want an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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