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Urbanista AUSTIN 2 vs Xiaomi REDMI Buds 8 Active

What AUSTIN 2 does better (1) and where REDMI Buds 8 Active wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Urbanista AUSTIN 2
Urbanista · 2026AUSTIN 2
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $20
vs
Xiaomi REDMI Buds 8 Active
Xiaomi · 2026REDMI Buds 8 Active
4.5Score
3 advantages≈ $17
Higher score
3.0Noise control & calls2.0
2.3Battery5.9

Why is AUSTIN 2 better than REDMI Buds 8 Active?

  1. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.2+15%

Why is REDMI Buds 8 Active better than AUSTIN 2?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 7 h+40%
  2. Total with charging case25 h vs 37 h+48%
  3. Driver size13 mm vs 14.2 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backSemi-open
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size13 mm14.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h7 h
Total with charging case25 h37 h
Charging time—1 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.2
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
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