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Soundcore K20i vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Active

What K20i does better (3) and where Redmi Buds 6 Active wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore K20i
Soundcore · 2024K20i
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $20
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Active
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 6 Active
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $19
3.9Noise control & calls9.3
7.2Battery3.7

Why is K20i better than Redmi Buds 6 Active?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 6 h+67%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Total with charging case36 h vs 30 h+20%

Why is Redmi Buds 6 Active better than K20i?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · K20i: Yes
  2. Driver size13 mm vs 14.2 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore K20iSoundcore K20i≈ $207.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver size13 mm14.2 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω30 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h6 h
Total with charging case36 h30 h
Battery capacity—37 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)3.3 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
ColoursJet Black—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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