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Redmi Buds Essential
One of Redmi's most affordable TWS models
December 1, 202229 $ at launchNo ANC
5 hEarbud only
22 hWith case
IPX4Resistance
5.2Bluetooth
Lineage DNA
Tracked since Redmi Buds 3 Pro (2021), the first model in the line.
Battery life (earbud)
5 h-17% since the 1st model
Total battery life (case)
22 h-21% since the 1st model
Weight per earbud
4.2 g-14% since the 1st model
Launch price
29 $-58% since the 1st model
Comfort & durability
Weight per earbud4.2 g
CertificationIPX4
Battery life
Earbud only5 h
With case22 h
General
Release dateDecember 1, 2022
Launch price29 $
Compared to Redmi Buds 4 Lite
- ++10% total battery life with case
- -8% heavier per earbud
- ·IPX4 rating vs IP54
- ·Bluetooth 5.2 vs 5.3
- -No USB-C, unlike this model
- -$10 pricier at launch
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