Connections
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Wired connection
- Soundcore K20i
- Bluetooth connection
Headphones comparison
Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic vs Soundcore K20i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
KSh 900In Stock | 02  Soundcore K20i
KSh 2,150In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore K20i if you want a newer model (2024). Choose the Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic if you prefer 3.5mm wired headset connection.
Fit
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Silicone
- Soundcore K20i
- Tip-free semi-in-ear design
Weight
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- 14 g
- Soundcore K20i
- About 3.3 g per earbud
Audio
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Third-generation balance damping system
- Soundcore K20i
- BassUp
Impedance
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- 32 ohms
- Soundcore K20i
- 16Ω
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Connection: 3.5mm wired headset connection.
- wired connection.
Soundcore K20i
- Newer model: released in 2024.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
What matters most to you?
Neither has noise cancellation for listening.
Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Silicone.
- 14 g.
- Wired device.
- Inline button for play/pause and accept/end calls on compatible Xiaomi and Android devices.
- 3.5mm wired headset connection.
- Third-generation balance damping system.
- 32 ohms.
- Wired In-Ear Earphones.
- 20Hz–20000Hz.
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.
- BassUp.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
- 16Ω.
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 20Hz–20kHz.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Soundcore |
| Model | 14273 | A3994H11; A3994H21 |
| Announced | 2018 | August 2024 |
| Type | Wired In-Ear Earphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black | Black; White |
Design
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 14g | Approximately 3.3g per earbud / 43g including case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Wired device | Up to 6h earbuds / 36h total including case; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Wired device | Approximately one hour for earbuds in case; three hours for case through USB-C |
| Fast Charging | Wired device | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | Wired device | USB-C on case |
| Wireless Charging | Wired device | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 3.5mm wired headset connection | Bluetooth wireless audio; AVRCP, A2DP and HFP profiles |
| Bluetooth | 3.5mm wired design | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Connector | 3.5mm nickel-plated plug | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio |
| Cable Length | 1.25m | — |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| App Support | — | soundcore app; EQ, Game Mode, Find Earbuds, custom touch controls and firmware updates |
Features
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Compatible 3.5mm audio source; a separately supplied compatible adapter is required when the device lacks a suitable socket | Light semi-in-ear fit; Game Mode; app EQ; supported single-earbud use |
Audio
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20000Hz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 16Ω |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No ANC listening mode; dual-microphone AI noise reduction is for calls |
| Microphones | Inline microphone | Two microphones with AI call noise reduction |
| Audio Features | Third-generation balance damping system; aluminium alloy acoustic chambers | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; Game Mode; semi-in-ear fit |
| Drivers | — | 13mm dynamic drivers |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC and AAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | No charging case | Matching protective charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | Up to 36h total including earbuds |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.2A; battery 700mAh |
| Case Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Case Dimensions | — | Approximately 59 × 45 × 26mm |
| Case Weight | — | Not separately specified; approximately 43g including earbuds |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
| Case Features | — | Charging-status indicator and hinged lid |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Inline button for play/pause and accept/end calls on compatible Xiaomi and Android devices; some Apple-device functions supported, excluding volume control | Customisable touch controls; supported mono mode for one earbud |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone; two pairs in small and large sizes | Tip-free semi-in-ear design; no replaceable silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore K20i |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic | Left and right K20i earbuds |
| Charging Case | No charging case | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | No charging required | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing |
| Audio Cable | Product design does not use a detachable audio cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Two pairs of silicone ear tips: small and large | No silicone ear tips required or supplied for tip-free design |
| Documentation | — | Quick start guide and safety manual |
Similarities
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Neither has active noise cancellation.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic and Soundcore K20i are closely matched on the features compared here.
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