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Anker R50i vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite

What R50i does better (3) and where Redmi Buds 8 Lite wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Anker R50i
Anker · 2024R50i
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $17
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8 Lite
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $18
Higher score
2.0Noise control & calls5.0
8.3Battery5.9

Why is R50i better than Redmi Buds 8 Lite?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. aptXYes · Redmi Buds 8 Lite: No

Why is Redmi Buds 8 Lite better than R50i?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · R50i: Yes
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 12.4 mm+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Anker R50iAnker R50i≈ $175.8
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones22
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Total with charging case—36 h
Battery capacity—45 mAh
Charging time1.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsaptXAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—45 g
Earbud weight (each)—4.5 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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