Weight
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- 4 g per earbud
- Soundcore K20i
- About 3.3 g per earbud
Headphones comparison
Redmi Buds 6 vs Soundcore K20i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Redmi Buds 6 Active
KSh 2,570In Stock | 02  Soundcore K20i
KSh 2,150In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Active if you want Bluetooth 5.4. Choose the Soundcore K20i if you want up to 36 hours with the charging case and a lighter build (about 3.3 g each).
Battery life
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Up to 30 hours with the case
- Soundcore K20i
- Up to 36 hours with the case
Connections
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Soundcore K20i
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Controls
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Touch controls for everyday use
- Soundcore K20i
- Touch controls you can customise
Fit
- Redmi Buds 6 Active
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- Soundcore K20i
- Tip-free semi-in-ear design
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.4 (Latest version).
- Supports spatial audio.
Soundcore K20i
- Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case.
- Lighter: about 3.3 g each.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
What matters most to you?
Neither has noise cancellation for listening.
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.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- 10 mins for 1 hour of music.
- 14.2mm Dynamic.
- Xiaomi Earbuds App (5 EQ Presets).
- Protective charging case.
Soundcore K20i
- Tip-free semi-in-ear design.
- About 3.3 g per earbud.
- Up to 6 hours per charge; up to 36 hours with the case.
- Customisable touch controls.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
- 13mm dynamic drivers.
- Soundcore app.
- Charging-status indicator and hinged lid.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Soundcore |
| Model | Buds 6 Active | A3994H11; A3994H21 |
| Announced | 2024 | August 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White; Transparent Blue; Transparent Pink; Black | Black; White |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4g per earbud; 36g total | Approximately 3.3g per earbud / 43g including case |
| Dimensions | 32 × 17.8 × 18.5mm per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 30 hours with charging case | Up to 6h earbuds / 36h total including case; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | 90m (Buds) / 120m (Case) | Approximately one hour for earbuds in case; three hours for case through USB-C |
| Fast Charging | 10 mins for 1 hour of music | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | USB-C on case |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4 (Latest version) | Bluetooth wireless audio; AVRCP, A2DP and HFP profiles |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in open space without obstacles | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds App (5 EQ Presets) | soundcore app; EQ, Game Mode, Find Earbuds, custom touch controls and firmware updates |
| Connector | — | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; selected-phone spatial audio; app EQ | Light semi-in-ear fit; Game Mode; app EQ; supported single-earbud use |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 14.2mm Dynamic | 13mm dynamic drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC | No ANC listening mode; dual-microphone AI noise reduction is 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 | Two microphones with AI call noise reduction |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC and AAC |
| Audio Features | — | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; Game Mode; semi-in-ear fit |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Matching protective charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 36h total including earbuds |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.2A; battery 700mAh |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 49 × 48.6 × 23mm | Approximately 59 × 45 × 26mm |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Charging-status indicator and hinged lid |
| Case Weight | — | Not separately specified; approximately 43g including earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Customisable touch controls; supported mono mode for one earbud |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Buds Only) | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Tip-free semi-in-ear design; no replaceable silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 6 Active earbuds | Left and right K20i earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not applicable; true wireless audio |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Not applicable — semi-in-ear design | No silicone ear tips required or supplied for tip-free design |
| Documentation | User manual | Quick start guide and safety manual |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing |
Similarities
- Both are rated for up to 6 hours per charge.
- Both work with a companion app.
- 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.
In summary
Choose Soundcore K20i for longer rated battery life and a lighter build.
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