Line · Xiaomi / Redmi

Xiaomi Buds

6Models

2021 → 2025Period

162 $Average price

The Xiaomi Buds line includes 6 models at Xiaomi / Redmi, from Xiaomi Buds 3 (2021) to Xiaomi Buds 6 (2025). Total battery life changed by +31% between the first and the latest model. The launch price dropped 23% over the period.

Chronology

Xiaomi Buds 3

December 1, 2021 · 129 $ · ANC

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Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

August 1, 2022 · 199 $ · ANC

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Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro

February 1, 2023 · 249 $ · ANC

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Xiaomi Buds 5

August 1, 2024 · 99 $ · No ANC

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Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro

February 1, 2025 · 199 $ · ANC

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Xiaomi Buds 6

March 1, 2025 · 99 $ · ANC

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Generation by generation

Xiaomi Buds 3Xiaomi Buds 3T ProCompare →

--14% earbud-only battery life
--25% total battery life with case
-16% heavier per earbud
-$70 pricier at launch

Xiaomi Buds 3T ProXiaomi Buds 4 ProCompare →

++50% earbud-only battery life
++58% total battery life with case
·IP54 rating vs IP55
·Bluetooth 5.3 vs 5.2
·SBC, AAC, LDAC codecs vs SBC, AAC, LHDC
-$50 pricier at launch

Xiaomi Buds 4 ProXiaomi Buds 5Compare →

-Loses ANC compared to this model
--28% earbud-only battery life
+22% lighter per earbud
·Bluetooth 5.4 vs 5.3
·SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless codecs vs SBC, AAC, LDAC
+$150 cheaper at launch

Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5 ProCompare →

+Gains active noise cancellation (ANC)
++23% earbud-only battery life
-33% heavier per earbud
·SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX Lossless codecs vs SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless
-$100 pricier at launch

Xiaomi Buds 5 ProXiaomi Buds 6Compare →

++13% earbud-only battery life
·SBC, AAC, LDAC codecs vs SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX Lossless
+$100 cheaper at launch