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Skullcandy Push 540 Open vs Xiaomi Buds 6

What Push 540 Open does better (3) and where Buds 6 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy Push 540 Open
Skullcandy · 2026Push 540 Open
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $70
vs
Xiaomi Buds 6
Xiaomi · 2026Buds 6
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
8.2Battery3.0
3.6Build & features5.7

Why is Push 540 Open better than Buds 6?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 6 h+67%
  2. Total with charging case42 h vs 35 h+20%
  3. Driver size12 mm vs 11 mm+9%

Why is Buds 6 better than Push 540 Open?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Push 540 Open: Yes
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  3. aptXNo · Push 540 Open: Yes
  4. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 16 Hz+25%
  5. Dust protection (IP)4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 6Xiaomi Buds 6≈ $956.8
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backSemi-open
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—3
Lowest frequency20 Hz16 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity114 dB90 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h6 h
Battery life with ANC—3 h
Total with charging case42 h35 h
Battery capacity—35 mAh
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLC3aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight60 g—
Earbud weight (each)—4.4 g
Protection ratingIP44IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)45
ColoursPlasma, True Black, Bone—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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