Connections
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Wired connection
- Soundcore Life Note
- Bluetooth connection
Headphones comparison
Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic vs Soundcore Life Note
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
KSh 900In Stock | 02  Soundcore Life Note
KSh 1,740In Stock |
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Add to comparison
2 spaces availableXiaomi Type-C earphonesKSh 860
Apple EarPods with Lightning ConnectorKSh 3,500
Apple EarPods with USB-CKSh 5,500
JBL Tune 310C USBKSh 4,000
Our quick verdict
Choose the Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic if you want a lower price (KSh 840 less). Choose the Soundcore Life Note if you prefer Bluetooth.
Fit
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Silicone
- Soundcore Life Note
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Charging time
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Wired device
- Soundcore Life Note
- Approximately two hours
Impedance
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- 32 ohms
- Soundcore Life Note
- 16Ω
Type
- Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Wired In-Ear Earphones
- Soundcore Life Note
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Lower price: KSh 900 (KSh 840 less).
- Connection: 3.5mm wired headset connection.
- wired connection.
Soundcore Life Note
- Connection: Bluetooth.
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic
- Silicone.
- Wired device.
- Inline button for play/pause and accept/end calls on compatible Xiaomi and Android devices.
- 3.5mm wired headset connection.
- 32 ohms.
- Wired In-Ear Earphones.
- 20Hz–20000Hz.
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.
- 16Ω.
- 20Hz–20kHz.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Soundcore |
| Model | 14273 | A3908G11 |
| Announced | 2018 | — |
| Type | Wired In-Ear Earphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 14g | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Wired device | Up to 7h earbuds /40h total including case; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Wired device | Approximately two hours |
| Fast Charging | Wired device | — |
| Charging Port | Wired device | USB-C on case |
| Wireless Charging | Wired device | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 3.5mm wired headset connection | Bluetooth; AVRCP1.6, A2DP1.3, HFP1.7 and HSP1.2 |
| Bluetooth | 3.5mm wired design | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Connector | 3.5mm nickel-plated plug | Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging |
| Cable Length | 1.25m | — |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
Features
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Compatible 3.5mm audio source; a separately supplied compatible adapter is required when the device lacks a suitable socket | 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 | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20000Hz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 16Ω |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | — |
| Microphones | Inline microphone | — |
| Audio Features | Third-generation balance damping system; aluminium alloy acoustic chambers | — |
| Drivers | — | 6mm dynamic driver per earbud |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC and aptX; compatible source device required |
Charging Case
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | No charging case | Matching charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | Up to 40h total including earbuds; not40additional case-only hours |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C; manual input 5V0.75A |
| Case Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Case Dimensions | — | — |
| Case Weight | — | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
| Case Features | — | Charging-status indicator; stores and charges earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Inline button for play/pause and accept/end calls on compatible Xiaomi and Android devices; some Apple-device functions supported, excluding volume control | Physical multifunction buttons; playback, tracks, calls and supported voice assistant; volume controlled on connected device |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone; two pairs in small and large sizes | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic | Left and right Life Note earbuds |
| Charging Case | No charging case | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | No charging required | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Product design does not use a detachable audio cable | Not applicable; wireless earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Two pairs of silicone ear tips: small and large | Silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | — | User instructions |
Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Xiaomi Mi In-Ear-Earphones Basic is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.
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