Battery life
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Up to 20 hours with the case
- Soundcore Life Note
- Up to 40 hours with the case
Headphones comparison
Redmi Buds 4 lite vs Soundcore Life Note
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Redmi Buds 4 lite
KSh 2,800In Stock | 02  Soundcore Life Note
KSh 1,740In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Redmi Buds 4 lite if you want Bluetooth 5.3 and larger 12 mm drivers. Choose the Soundcore Life Note if you want longer rated battery life (7 hours per charge), up to 40 hours with the charging case and a lower price (KSh 1,060 less).
Connections
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- Soundcore Life Note
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Controls
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Touch Controls
- Soundcore Life Note
- Physical multifunction buttons
Charging time
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case)
- Soundcore Life Note
- Approximately two hours
Drivers
- Redmi Buds 4 lite
- 12mm Large Dynamic Driver
- Soundcore Life Note
- 6mm dynamic driver per earbud
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Redmi Buds 4 lite
- Newer Bluetooth 5.3.
- Larger drivers: 12 mm.
Soundcore Life Note
- Rated for up to 7 hours per charge.
- Rated for up to 40 hours in total with the charging case.
- Lower price: KSh 1,740 (KSh 1,060 less).
What matters most to you?
7 priorities selected.
Redmi Buds 4 lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 20 hours with the case.
- Touch Controls.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case).
- 12mm Large Dynamic Driver.
- Protective charging case.
Soundcore Life Note
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 7 hours per charge; up to 40 hours with the case.
- Physical multifunction buttons.
- Bluetooth 5.0.
- Approximately two hours.
- 6mm dynamic driver per earbud.
- Charging-status indicator, stores and charges earbuds.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Soundcore |
| Model | Buds 4 lite | A3908G11 |
| Announced | 2022 | — |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.92g per earbud; 35g total with case | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 20 hours with charging case | Up to 7h earbuds /40h total including case; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case) | Approximately two hours |
| Charging Port | USB Type-C | USB-C on case |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth; AVRCP1.6, A2DP1.3, HFP1.7 and HSP1.2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m stable connection | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Connector | — | Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Android, iOS, Windows | SBC/AAC/aptX; mono listening; automatic connection to last paired device |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri or other supported device voice assistant through button controls |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12mm Large Dynamic Driver | 6mm dynamic driver per earbud |
| Active Noise Cancellation | AI Noise Cancellation for Calls | — |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones with AI call noise reduction | — |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC and aptX; compatible source device required |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 40h total including earbuds; not40additional case-only hours |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; manual input 5V0.75A |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Weight | 35g total with | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Charging-status indicator; stores and charges earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Controls | Physical multifunction buttons; playback, tracks, calls and supported voice assistant; volume controlled on connected device |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 4 lite earbuds | Left and right Life Note earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not applicable; wireless earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | User instructions |
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- 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 Soundcore Life Note for longer rated battery life at a lower price; Redmi Buds 4 lite offers drivers.
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