Connections
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Charging case uses USB-C
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Uses USB-C
Headphones comparison
Soundcore A30i vs Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore A30i ANC
KSh 3,850In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 8 Lite
KSh 3,790In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore A30i ANC if you want a lighter build (about 3.7 g each). Choose the Redmi Buds 8 Lite if you want up to 36 hours with the charging case, larger 12.4 mm drivers and a newer model (2026).
Controls
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Touch controls you can customise
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Weight
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- About 3.7 g per earbud
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- 4.5 g per earbud
Battery life
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Up to 24 hours with the case
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Up to 36 hours with the case
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Lighter: about 3.7 g each.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
- Charging case uses USB-C.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case.
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
- Newer model: released in 2026.
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.4.
- Uses USB-C for charging.
What matters most to you?
13 priorities selected.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large.
- About 3.7 g per earbud.
- Up to 24 hours with the case.
- Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
- 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms.
- 16Ω.
- Soundcore app.
- 20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide.
- Sliding cover and charging-status indicator.
Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 4.5 g per earbud.
- Up to 36 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- 10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours.
- 12.4mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic drivers.
- 32Ω.
- Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- 20Hz–20kHz.
- Protective charging case.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Redmi |
| Model | A3958H11; A3958H31; A3958H51; A3958H21 | Buds 8 Lite |
| Announced | May 2024 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; Blue; Pink; White | Black, White, Blue |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 3.7g per earbud / 47.4g including case | 4.5g ±0.2g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 31.02 × 21.45 × 23.48mm per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | UK product table: ANC off up to 7h / 24h total; ANC on up to 4h / 15h total; actual use varies | Up to 8 hours; AAC at 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection disabled |
| Charging Time | Approximately one hour for earbuds; two hours for charging case | — |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | 10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours; case battery at least 20%, ANC disabled |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions, as listed in guide | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source | — |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio | — |
| App Support | soundcore app; fit test, ANC, EQ, Find Earbuds, Dual Connections, touch-control settings and firmware updates | Xiaomi Earbuds app; Android 6.0 or later / iOS 14.0 or later |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Compact case; adaptive ANC; two-device connection; single-earbud mode; app EQ | Google Fast Pair; app EQ; AI wind-noise reduction |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms | 12.4mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 32Ω |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC; manufacturer describes up to 46dB reduction under stated conditions; manual ANC modes | Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation; maximum applies at a specific frequency range |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Supported; Normal and Transparency options in single-earbud mode | — |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | Dual-Mic AI Noise Reduction (6m/s wind resistance) |
| Audio Features | Composite diaphragms; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound effect | — |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC and AAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | UK table: 24h total including earbuds with ANC off; 15h total with ANC on | Up to 36 hours total with charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.46A; output 5V 0.2A, 0.1A per port; guide lists 310mAh / 1.147Wh battery | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 47.4g including earbuds | 35.2g ±2g |
| Case Features | Sliding cover and charging-status indicator | Protective charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | 56.43 × 55.99 × 26.24mm |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes; single-earbud use supported | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large; Medium fitted; app fit test | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 earbuds only; charging case excluded |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right A30i earbuds | Buds 8 Lite earbuds |
| Charging Case | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing | Not included in the official package contents list |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- 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.
- Both use touch controls you can customise.
In summary
Soundcore A30i ANC is the lighter option to carry; Redmi Buds 8 Lite trades extra weight for longer rated battery life and drivers.
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