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Huawei Freebuds 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro

What Freebuds 6i does better (1) and where Redmi Buds 6 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Huawei Freebuds 6i
Huawei · 2024Freebuds 6i
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $55
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 6 Pro
7.0Score
5 advantages≈ $60
8.8Noise control & calls5.2
5.6Battery6.0

Why is Freebuds 6i better than Redmi Buds 6 Pro?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 6 h4×

Why is Redmi Buds 6 Pro better than Freebuds 6i?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Freebuds 6i: Yes
  2. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  3. Number of drivers1 vs 33×
  4. LDACNo · Freebuds 6i: Yes
  5. Total with charging case35 h vs 36 h+3%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11 mm11 mm
Number of drivers13
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—3
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case35 h36 h
Battery capacity55 mAh54 mAh
Charging time1.5 h6 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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