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Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic vs JBL T50HI

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic

Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 14 g.
  • wired connection.
  • 1.25 m cable for extra reach.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 900In Stock
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JBL T50HI

JBL T50HI

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • wired connection.
  • 1.2 m cable for extra reach.
  • 8.6mm dynamic driver.
  • Controls: one-button universal remote with mic for call management.
KSh 3,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic is the better buy: it costs KSh 2,600 less.

Cable length

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
1.25 m cable for extra reach
JBL T50HI
1.2 m cable for extra reach

Fit

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
Silicone
JBL T50HI
3 sizes: S, M

Connections

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
3.5mm wired headset connection
JBL T50HI
Wired

Audio

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
Third-generation balance damping system
JBL T50HI
JBL Bass Sound

Impedance

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
32 ohms
JBL T50HI
30 ± 4.5 Ω

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic

  • Lower price: KSh 900 (vs KSh 3,500).
  • 1.25 m cable for extra reach.

JBL T50HI

  • 1.2 m cable for extra reach.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
FitSilicone3 sizes: S, M and L
ControlsInline button for play/pause and accept/end calls on compatible Xiaomi and Android devicesOne-button universal remote with mic for call management
Connections3.5mm wired headset connectionWired
Cable length1.25 m cable for extra reach1.2 m cable for extra reach
AudioThird-generation balance damping systemJBL Bass Sound
Impedance32 ohms30 ± 4.5 Ω

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
BrandXiaomiJBL
Model14273T50HI
Announced20182018
TypeWired In-Ear EarphonesWired In-Ear Earphones
ColorBlackBlack, Blue, White

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
Weight14g—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
Battery LifeWired deviceNot applicable
Charging TimeWired device—
Fast ChargingWired device—
Charging PortWired device—
Wireless ChargingWired device—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
Connection3.5mm wired headset connectionWired
Bluetooth3.5mm wired designNot applicable
Connector3.5mm nickel-plated plug3.5mm
Cable Length1.25m1.2m
Bluetooth Range——
Multipoint Connection——

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
Special FeaturesCompatible 3.5mm audio source; a separately supplied compatible adapter is required when the device lacks a suitable socketBass Sound; lightweight and comfortable; one-button universal remote with mic

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
Frequency Response20Hz–20000Hz20 Hz–20 kHz
Impedance32 ohms30 ± 4.5 Ω
Active Noise CancellationNoNot applicable
MicrophonesInline microphoneBuilt-in in-line microphone
Audio FeaturesThird-generation balance damping system; aluminium alloy acoustic chambersJBL Bass Sound; sensitivity 101 ± 3 dB SPL; maximum SPL 10mW; rated power input 3mW
Drivers—8.6mm dynamic driver
Audio Codecs——
Transparency / Ambient Mode——
Spatial Audio——

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationMi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationMi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
ControlsInline button for play/pause and accept/end calls on compatible Xiaomi and Android devices; some Apple-device functions supported, excluding volume controlOne-button universal remote with mic for call management
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone; two pairs in small and large sizes3 sizes: S, M and L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationMi In-Ear-Earphones BasicJBL T50HI
Headphones / EarbudsMi In-Ear Headphones Basic1 pair of JBL T50HI headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableNo charging requiredNot applicable
Audio CableProduct design does not use a detachable audio cable—
Ear Tips / AccessoriesTwo pairs of silicone ear tips: small and large3 sets of ear tips (S, M and L)
Documentation—1 warranty and safety card

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Both use wired connection.

In summary

The Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic is the better buy, as it costs less than half as much.

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