Skullcandy Smokin' Buds vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite

What Smokin' Buds does better (2) and where Redmi Buds 8 Lite wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy · 2025Smokin' Buds

4.5Score

2 advantages≈ $25

6.6Score

4 advantages≈ $20

Higher score

3.1Noise control & calls5.2

4.7Battery6.0

5.7Build & features6.5

Why is Smokin' Buds better than Redmi Buds 8 Lite?

Specifications

Only differences	Skullcandy Smokin' Buds≈ $254.5	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite≈ $206.6
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	—
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	6 mm	12.4 mm
Lowest frequency	20 Hz	20 Hz
Highest frequency	20,000 Hz	20,000 Hz
Impedance	16 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	104 dB	—
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	—	2
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	8 h
Total with charging case	20 h	36 h
Battery capacity	50 mAh	45 mAh
Charging time	2 h	—
Quick charge (claimed)	10 min → 2 h	—
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.2	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	AAC	AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	No
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	No
Multipoint (two devices)	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Weight	41 g	45 g
Earbud weight (each)	—	4.5 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP54
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	Preppy Sage, Flame, Matcha, Bone, Smoke, Preppy Blue, True Black, Pink	—
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes