Weight
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- 4 g per earbud
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- 3.92 g per earbud
Headphones comparison
Redmi Buds 6 vs Redmi Buds 4 lite
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Redmi Buds 6 Active
KSh 2,570In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 4 lite
KSh 2,800In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Active if you want longer rated battery life (6 hours per charge), up to 30 hours with the charging case and Bluetooth 5.4. Choose the Redmi Buds 4 lite if you want IP54 water resistance.
Battery life
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Up to 30 hours with the case
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Up to 20 hours with the case
Connections
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Controls
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Touch Controls
Noise cancellation
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- No noise cancellation
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- AI Noise Cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Rated for up to 6 hours per charge.
- Rated for up to 30 hours in total with the charging case.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Larger drivers: 14.2 mm.
- Newer model: released in 2024.
- Supports spatial audio.
Redmi Buds 4 lite
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
What matters most to you?
9 priorities selected.
Redmi Buds 6 Active
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 4 g per earbud.
- Up to 30 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- IPX4 water and dust resistance.
- 90m (Buds) / 120m (Case).
- 14.2mm Dynamic.
Redmi Buds 4 lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 3.92 g per earbud.
- Up to 20 hours with the case.
- Touch Controls.
- AI Noise Cancellation for Calls.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
- Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case).
- 12mm Large Dynamic Driver.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Redmi |
| Model | Buds 6 Active | Buds 4 lite |
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White; Transparent Blue; Transparent Pink; Black | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4g per earbud; 36g total | 3.92g per earbud; 35g total with case |
| Dimensions | 32 × 17.8 × 18.5mm per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 30 hours with charging case | Up to 5 hours; up to 20 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | 90m (Buds) / 120m (Case) | Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case) |
| Fast Charging | 10 mins for 1 hour of music | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | USB Type-C |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4 (Latest version) | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in open space without obstacles | 10m stable connection |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds App (5 EQ Presets) | — |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; selected-phone spatial audio; app EQ | Android, iOS, Windows |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 14.2mm Dynamic | 12mm Large Dynamic Driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC | AI Noise Cancellation for Calls |
| Spatial Audio | Supported through selected compatible Xiaomi smartphones; enabled on the phone | — |
| Microphones | Dual microphones; call noise reduction; up to 4m/s wind-noise reduction in manufacturer testing | Built-in microphones with AI call noise reduction |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 49 × 48.6 × 23mm | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Weight | — | 35g total with |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch Controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Buds Only) | IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 6 Active earbuds | Buds 4 lite earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Not applicable — semi-in-ear design | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | User manual | Quick start and safety documentation |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C charging cable |
Similarities
- 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.
- Same case battery life: included in the total battery-life figures above.
- Both are made by Redmi.
In summary
Choose Buds 6 Active for longer rated battery life and drivers; Buds 4 lite offers IP54 water and dust resistance.
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