Redmi Buds 6 Active
- Drivers: 14.2mm dynamic; semi-in-ear design
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.4; up to 10m unobstructed range
- Battery: Up to six hours per charge; up to 30 hours with case
- Fast charging: Ten minutes for approximately one hour under test conditions
- Calls: Dual-microphone noise reduction; wind-noise reduction for calls
- App: Xiaomi Earbuds; five preset EQ modes
- Spatial audio: Phone-based function on selected compatible smartphones
- Resistance: IPX4 earbuds only; charging case excluded
Redmi Buds 6 Active Highlights
- Up to 6 hours per charge, and 30 hrs with the charging case
- IPX4 water resistance
- 14.2 mm drivers
- Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connection
- 10 m Bluetooth range
- Dual microphones microphones
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| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Redmi | Redmi | Oraimo |
| Model | Buds 6 Active | Buds 4 lite | 57179; 57181; 57186 | FreePods Neo |
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 | Not specified | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White; Transparent Blue; Transparent Pink; Black | Not specified | Black; White; Blue | Not specified |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4g per earbud; 36g total | 3.92g per earbud; 35g total with case | 4.2g ±0.2g per earbud; 47g ±1g total | Not specified |
| Dimensions | 32 × 17.8 × 18.5mm per earbud | Not specified | 31 × 21.4 × 23.45mm per earbud | Not specified |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 30 hours with charging case | Up to 5 hours; up to 20 hours with charging case | Up to seven hours per charge; AAC at 50% volume with ANC off in manufacturer testing | 7 hours; 50 hours total with charging case |
| Charging Time | 90m (Buds) / 120m (Case) | Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case) | Not specified | About 2 hours |
| Fast Charging | 10 mins for 1 hour of music | Not specified | Ten minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and transparency off | 10 minutes provides 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | USB Type-C | USB-C on charging case | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4 (Latest version) | Bluetooth | Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in open space without obstacles | 10m stable connection | Up to 10m in unobstructed open space | 10m |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds App (5 EQ Presets) | Not specified | Xiaomi Earbuds; Android 6.0 or iOS 14.0 and later; Android app 1.20.0 / iOS app 1.11.0 and later | Oraimo Sound app |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; selected-phone spatial audio; app EQ | Android, iOS, Windows | Google Fast Pair on supported Android devices; AAC audio; app EQ and gestures | Sound360 Spatial Audio; low-latency game mode |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 14.2mm Dynamic | 12mm Large Dynamic Driver | 12.4mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic drivers | 12.4mm dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC | AI Noise Cancellation for Calls | Hybrid ANC; up to 40dB in specified frequency range; 2kHz noise-cancellation range | No |
| Spatial Audio | Supported through selected compatible Xiaomi smartphones; enabled on the phone | Not specified | Not specified | Sound360 Spatial Audio |
| Microphones | Dual microphones; call noise reduction; up to 4m/s wind-noise reduction in manufacturer testing | Built-in microphones with AI call noise reduction | Dual microphones with AI call noise reduction; wind reduction tested up to 6m/s | 6 microphones total |
| Frequency Response | Not specified | Not specified | 20Hz–20kHz | Not specified |
| Impedance | Not specified | Not specified | 32Ω | Not specified |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Not specified | Not specified | Supported; referenced in official battery test conditions | Half-in-ear design |
| Audio Features | Not specified | Not specified | Four preset EQ settings and one custom setting through Xiaomi Earbuds | Not specified |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 38 hours total playback including case under manufacturer test conditions | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C | 480mAh battery; 5V 500mA MAX input; 5V 200mA MAX output | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 49 × 48.6 × 23mm | Not specified | 57 × 55.95 × 26.85mm | Not specified |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case | Pairing/reset button; protective charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Weight | Not specified | 35g total with | 38.5g ±1g | Not specified |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | Not specified | Not specified | IP54 rating excludes charging case | Not specified |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch Controls | Touch gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Buds Only) | IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP54 earbuds only; excludes charging case; avoid hot water, showers and immersion | IPX4 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Not specified | Not specified | In-ear fit | Not specified |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Active | Redmi Buds 4 lite | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 6 Active earbuds | Buds 4 lite earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Lite earbuds | FreePods Neo earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | True wireless design | Not applicable — true wireless design | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Not applicable — semi-in-ear design | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Not specified | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | User manual | Quick start and safety documentation | User manual | Quick start and safety documentation |
| Charging Cable | Not specified | USB-C charging cable | Not specified | USB-C charging cable |
Specs
Redmi Buds 6 Active specifications
General
| Brand | Redmi |
|---|---|
| Model | Buds 6 Active |
| Announced | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White; Transparent Blue; Transparent Pink; Black |
Battery & Charging
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 30 hours with charging case |
|---|---|
| Charging Time | 90m (Buds) / 120m (Case) |
| Fast Charging | 10 mins for 1 hour of music |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case |
Connectivity
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4 (Latest version) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in open space without obstacles |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds App (5 EQ Presets) |
Features
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; selected-phone spatial audio; app EQ |
|---|
Audio
| Drivers | 14.2mm Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | No — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC |
| Spatial Audio | Supported through selected compatible Xiaomi smartphones; enabled on the phone |
| Microphones | Dual microphones; call noise reduction; up to 4m/s wind-noise reduction in manufacturer testing |
Charging Case
| Case Type | Charging case |
|---|---|
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 49 × 48.6 × 23mm |
| Case Features | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Buds Only) |
| Weight | 4g per earbud; 36g total |
| Dimensions | 32 × 17.8 × 18.5mm per earbud |
What's in the Box
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 6 Active earbuds |
|---|---|
| Charging Case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | Not listed in official package contents |
| Documentation | User manual |