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  3. REDMI Buds 8 Active vs Redmi Buds 8 Lite

Xiaomi REDMI Buds 8 Active vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite

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

Xiaomi REDMI Buds 8 Active
Xiaomi · 2026REDMI Buds 8 Active
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $17
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8 Lite
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $18
Higher score
2.0Noise control & calls5.0
5.9Battery5.9

Why is REDMI Buds 8 Active better than Redmi Buds 8 Lite?

  1. Total with charging case37 h vs 36 h+3%
  2. Driver size14.2 mm vs 12.4 mm+15%

Why is Redmi Buds 8 Lite better than REDMI Buds 8 Active?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · REDMI Buds 8 Active: Yes
  2. Battery life7 h vs 8 h+14%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi REDMI Buds 8 ActiveXiaomi REDMI Buds 8 Active≈ $174.5
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 LiteXiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite≈ $186.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designSemi-open—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size14.2 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones22
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h8 h
Total with charging case37 h36 h
Battery capacity—45 mAh
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—45 g
Earbud weight (each)—4.5 g
Protection rating—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes

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