Connections
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Headphones comparison
Soundcore A30i vs Redmi Buds 6 Lite
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore A30i ANC
KSh 3,850In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 6 Lite
KSh 3,070In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore A30i ANC if you want Bluetooth 5.4. Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Lite if you want up to 38 hours with the charging case and larger 12.4 mm drivers.
Controls
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Touch controls you can customise
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- In-ear fit
Weight
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- About 3.7 g per earbud
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- 4.2 g per earbud
Battery life
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Up to 24 hours with the case
- Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- Up to 38 hours with the case
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- Rated for up to 38 hours in total with the charging case.
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
- Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP /.
What matters most to you?
9 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.
- Composite diaphragms.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
Redmi Buds 6 Lite
- In-ear fit.
- 4.2 g per earbud.
- Up to 38 hours with the case.
- Touch gestures.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Xiaomi Earbuds.
- Four preset EQ settings and one custom setting.
- Ten minutes for up to two hours.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Redmi |
| Model | A3958H11; A3958H31; A3958H51; A3958H21 | 57179; 57181; 57186 |
| Announced | May 2024 | — |
| 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 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 3.7g per earbud / 47.4g including case | 4.2g ±0.2g per earbud; 47g ±1g total |
| Dimensions | — | 31 × 21.4 × 23.45mm per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 6 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 seven hours per charge; AAC at 50% volume with ANC off in manufacturer testing |
| Charging Time | Approximately one hour for earbuds; two hours for charging case | — |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | Ten minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and transparency off |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C on charging case |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions, as listed in guide | Up to 10m in unobstructed open space |
| 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; Android 6.0 or iOS 14.0 and later; Android app 1.20.0 / iOS app 1.11.0 and later |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Compact case; adaptive ANC; two-device connection; single-earbud mode; app EQ | Google Fast Pair on supported Android devices; AAC audio; app EQ and gestures |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 6 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 | Hybrid ANC; up to 40dB in specified frequency range; 2kHz noise-cancellation range |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Supported; Normal and Transparency options in single-earbud mode | Supported; referenced in official battery test conditions |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | Dual microphones with AI call noise reduction; wind reduction tested up to 6m/s |
| Audio Features | Composite diaphragms; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound effect | Four preset EQ settings and one custom setting through Xiaomi Earbuds |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 6 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 38 hours total playback including case under manufacturer test conditions |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.46A; output 5V 0.2A, 0.1A per port; guide lists 310mAh / 1.147Wh battery | 480mAh battery; 5V 500mA MAX input; 5V 200mA MAX output |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 47.4g including earbuds | 38.5g ±1g |
| Case Features | Sliding cover and charging-status indicator | Pairing/reset button; protective charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | 57 × 55.95 × 26.85mm |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 rating excludes charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes; single-earbud use supported | Touch gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large; Medium fitted; app fit test | In-ear fit |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 earbuds only; excludes charging case; avoid hot water, showers and immersion |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Redmi Buds 6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right A30i earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Lite earbuds |
| Charging Case | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing | — |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | Not applicable — true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large | — |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and documentation | User manual |
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Choose Redmi Buds 6 Lite for longer rated battery life and drivers.
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