Weight
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- 3.92 g per earbud
- Soundcore K20i
- About 3.3 g per earbud
Headphones comparison
Redmi Buds 4 lite vs Soundcore K20i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Redmi Buds 4 lite
KSh 2,800In Stock | 02  Soundcore K20i
KSh 2,150In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore K20i if you want longer rated battery life (6 hours per charge), up to 36 hours with the charging case and a lighter build (about 3.3 g each).
Battery life
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Up to 20 hours with the case
- Soundcore K20i
- Up to 36 hours with the case
Controls
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Touch controls for everyday use
- Soundcore K20i
- Touch controls you can customise
Fit
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- Soundcore K20i
- Tip-free semi-in-ear design
Noise cancellation
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- AI Noise Cancellation
- Soundcore K20i
- No noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Redmi Buds 4 lite
No clear advantage over the Soundcore K20i in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
Soundcore K20i
- Rated for up to 6 hours per charge.
- Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case.
- Lighter: about 3.3 g each.
- Newer model: released in 2024.
What matters most to you?
9 priorities selected.
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.
- Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case).
- 12mm Large Dynamic Driver.
- 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.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Approximately one hour for earbuds in case.
- 13mm dynamic drivers.
- Charging-status indicator and hinged lid.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Soundcore |
| Model | Buds 4 lite | A3994H11; A3994H21 |
| Announced | 2022 | August 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black; White |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.92g per earbud; 35g total with case | Approximately 3.3g per earbud / 43g including case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 20 hours with charging case | Up to 6h earbuds / 36h total including case; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case) | Approximately one hour for earbuds in case; three hours for case through USB-C |
| Charging Port | USB Type-C | USB-C on case |
| Fast Charging | — | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth wireless audio; AVRCP, A2DP and HFP profiles |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m stable connection | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Connector | — | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio |
| App Support | — | soundcore app; EQ, Game Mode, Find Earbuds, custom touch controls and firmware updates |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Android, iOS, Windows | Light semi-in-ear fit; Game Mode; app EQ; supported single-earbud use |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12mm Large Dynamic Driver | 13mm dynamic drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | AI Noise Cancellation for Calls | No ANC listening mode; dual-microphone AI noise reduction is for calls |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones with AI call noise reduction | 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 4 lite | 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 Weight | 35g total with | Not separately specified; approximately 43g including earbuds |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Charging-status indicator and hinged lid |
| Case Dimensions | — | Approximately 59 × 45 × 26mm |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Controls | Customisable touch controls; supported mono mode for one earbud |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Tip-free semi-in-ear design; no replaceable silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 4 lite earbuds | Left and right K20i earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not applicable; true wireless audio |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | No silicone ear tips required or supplied for tip-free design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual |
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.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
- Both use touch controls for everyday use.
In summary
Choose Soundcore K20i for longer rated battery life and a lighter build.
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