Redmi Buds 8 Active
- Design: Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds
- Drivers: 14.2mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic driver
- Noise control: No ANC for listening
- Battery: Up to seven hours; AAC, 50% volume and default settings in manufacturer testing; Up to 37 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditions
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.4; dual-device connection
- App: Xiaomi Earbuds
- Protection: IP54 earbuds only; charging case excluded
- Package: Redmi Buds 8 Active earbuds; charging case; user manual; USB-C charging cable not listed as included
Redmi Buds 8 Active Highlights
- Up to 37 hours with the charging case
- IP54 dust and water resistance
- 14.2 mm drivers
- Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connection
- 10 m Bluetooth range
- 20Hz–20kHz frequency response
Compare Redmi Buds 8 Active with Similar Products
Compare Redmi Buds 8 Active specs, features and price with similar headphones and alternatives.
Comparison full
0 spaces availableGeneral
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Active | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Redmi | Oraimo | Redmi |
| Model | 70467; 70468 | 57179; 57181; 57186 | FreePods Neo | Buds 4 lite |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White | Black; White; Blue | Not specified | Not specified |
| Announced | Not specified | Not specified | 2024 | 2022 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Active | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.8g ±0.2g per earbud; 35.6g ±2g total | 4.2g ±0.2g per earbud; 47g ±1g total | Not specified | 3.92g per earbud; 35g total with case |
| Dimensions | 32.04 × 17.87 × 18.49mm per earbud | 31 × 21.4 × 23.45mm per earbud | Not specified | Not specified |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Active | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to seven hours; AAC, 50% volume and default settings in manufacturer testing | Up to seven hours per charge; AAC at 50% volume with ANC off in manufacturer testing | 7 hours; 50 hours total with charging case | Up to 5 hours; up to 20 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume and defaults | Ten minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and transparency off | 10 minutes provides 2 hours | Not specified |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | USB-C on charging case | USB-C (case) | USB Type-C |
| Charging Time | Not specified | Not specified | About 2 hours | Approx. 90 mins (Buds), 120 mins (Case) |
| Wireless Charging | Not specified | Not specified | No | Not specified |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Active | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP | Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in unobstructed open space | Up to 10m in unobstructed open space | 10m | 10m stable connection |
| Multipoint Connection | Dual-device connectivity | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Connector | Not applicable — true wireless design | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Cable Length | Not applicable — no wired audio connection | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds; Android 7.0+ (1.32.0i+) or iOS 14.0+ (1.24.0+) | 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 | Not specified |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Active | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; dual-device connection; firmware updates and configurable gestures | Google Fast Pair on supported Android devices; AAC audio; app EQ and gestures | Sound360 Spatial Audio; low-latency game mode | Android, iOS, Windows |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Active | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 14.2mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic driver | 12.4mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic drivers | 12.4mm dynamic driver | 12mm Large Dynamic Driver |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz | Not specified | Not specified |
| Impedance | 32Ω | 32Ω | Not specified | Not specified |
| Audio Codecs | SBC; AAC | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No ANC for listening | Hybrid ANC; up to 40dB in specified frequency range; 2kHz noise-cancellation range | No | AI Noise Cancellation for Calls |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Not applicable — semi-in-ear open fit | Supported; referenced in official battery test conditions | Half-in-ear design | Not specified |
| Microphones | Dual microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 6m/s wind | Dual microphones with AI call noise reduction; wind reduction tested up to 6m/s | 6 microphones total | Built-in microphones with AI call noise reduction |
| Audio Features | Five preset EQ modes and custom EQ curve in Xiaomi Earbuds | Four preset EQ settings and one custom setting through Xiaomi Earbuds | Not specified | Not specified |
| Spatial Audio | Not specified | Not specified | Sound360 Spatial Audio | Not specified |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Active | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 37 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditions | Up to 38 hours total playback including case under manufacturer test conditions | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | 475mAh battery; input 5V 500mA MAX; output 5V 150mA MAX | 480mAh battery; 5V 500mA MAX input; 5V 200mA MAX output | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 50 × 50 × 24.2mm | 57 × 55.95 × 26.85mm | Not specified | Not specified |
| Case Weight | 28g ±2g | 38.5g ±1g | Not specified | 35g total with |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 rating excludes charging case | IP54 rating excludes charging case | Not specified | Not specified |
| Case Features | Not specified | Pairing/reset button; protective charging case | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Active | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Tap gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds | Touch gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch Controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersion | IP54 earbuds only; excludes charging case; avoid hot water, showers and immersion | IPX4 earbuds | IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Semi-in-ear fit without silicone sealing tips | In-ear fit | Not specified | Not specified |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Active | Redmi Buds 6 Lite | Oraimo FreePods Neo | Redmi Buds 4 lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Active earbuds | Redmi Buds 6 Lite earbuds | FreePods Neo earbuds | Buds 4 lite earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable — true wireless design | Not applicable — true wireless design | True wireless design | True wireless design |
| Documentation | User manual | User manual | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
| Charging Cable | Not specified | Not specified | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Not specified | Not specified | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
Specs
Redmi Buds 8 Active specifications
General
| Brand | Redmi |
|---|---|
| Model | 70467; 70468 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White |
Battery & Charging
| Battery Life | Up to seven hours; AAC, 50% volume and default settings in manufacturer testing |
|---|---|
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume and defaults |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case |
Connectivity
| Connection | Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in unobstructed open space |
| Multipoint Connection | Dual-device connectivity |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds; Android 7.0+ (1.32.0i+) or iOS 14.0+ (1.24.0+) |
Features
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; dual-device connection; firmware updates and configurable gestures |
|---|
Audio
| Drivers | 14.2mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic driver |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 32Ω |
| Audio Codecs | SBC; AAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No ANC for listening |
| Microphones | Dual microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 6m/s wind |
| Audio Features | Five preset EQ modes and custom EQ curve in Xiaomi Earbuds |
Charging Case
| Case Type | Charging case |
|---|---|
| Case Battery Life | Up to 37 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditions |
| Case Charging | 475mAh battery; input 5V 500mA MAX; output 5V 150mA MAX |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 50 × 50 × 24.2mm |
| Case Weight | 28g ±2g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 rating excludes charging case |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Tap gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersion |
| Weight | 3.8g ±0.2g per earbud; 35.6g ±2g total |
| Dimensions | 32.04 × 17.87 × 18.49mm per earbud |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Semi-in-ear fit without silicone sealing tips |
What's in the Box
| Headphones / Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Active earbuds |
|---|---|
| Charging Case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | Not listed in official package contents |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Not listed in official package contents |
| Documentation | User manual |