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Philips TAE1209BK/00 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite

What TAE1209BK/00 does better (1) and where Redmi Buds 8 Lite wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAE1209BK/00
Philips · 2025TAE1209BK/00
1 advantage≈ $19
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8 Lite
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $18
Higher score
3.0Noise control & calls5.0

Why is TAE1209BK/00 better than Redmi Buds 8 Lite?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Redmi Buds 8 Lite better than TAE1209BK/00?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · TAE1209BK/00: Yes
  2. Driver size8.6 mm vs 12.4 mm+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size8.6 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Total with charging case—36 h
Battery capacity—45 mAh
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
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
ColoursWhite, Black—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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