We’ve recently brought you articles on the Xiaomi smart bands and smart wearables and why they make the perfect partners for the end of Winter and the upcoming warm months when getting out there and chasing your fitness and wellness goals are at the most rewarding.
But an active lifestyle needs a soundtrack and, as many of us can attest, some of those harder workouts were only possible thanks to the music in our ears. On that front Xiaomi has you covered again with their Redmi line of Buds – wireless, in-ear which all offer fantastic sound quality, longer battery lives thanks to included charging cases and competitive pricing which makes them the easy choice to pick up no matter your budget.
The advanced sound quality, not to mention the precision fit, across the range make them perfect not just for music during those workouts. Enjoy your podcasts, audiobooks or even shows and movies while you exercise as the Redmi Buds can do them all.
The Redmi Buds range is available right now from Takealot and the mistore.africa online store so below let’s look at some standouts from the range and what they offer.
Redmi Buds 4 Active
- RRP: R399
- Battery life: Up to 28 hours (with charging case)
- Noise cancellation: During calls
- Water & dust resistance: IPX4
The Redmi Buds 4 Active are for you if: You haven’t made the jump to wireless earphones paired with a charging case. With the super affordable RRP of just R399, it’s the perfect jumping in point for newcomers to this modern style of wearable audio.
The amount of features that Xiaomi have managed to pack into these buds is already impressive and even more so at this price. Xiaomi has made a name for itself with quality devices with a range of features at unbeatable prices, and these are one of the best examples.
Redmi Buds 4 Lite
- RRP: R499
- Battery life: Up to 20 hours (with charging case)
- Noise cancellation: At all times, powered by AI
- Water & dust resistance: IP54
The Redmi Buds 4 Lite are for you if: You want the lightest pick of the bunch for maximum portability and the easiest carry. This option really lives up to its Lite name by shaving weight while not skimping on the quality audio or comfortable fit that the Redmi Buds range is known for.
When you combine the weight of the earbuds and the charging case of all the other Redmi Buds on the list, you get a total carry weight of around 42 grams for each set. The Redmi Buds 4 Lite, on the other hand, barely moves the scales at 35 grams. To really put that into perspective: a regular bag of potato chips (you know, the product that is considered to be mostly air) weighs 36 grams, meaning that the Redmi Buds 4 Lite are even lighter than that.
We also really love the weight option for these earbuds which further separate them from the pack.
Redmi Buds 5
- RRP: R899
- Battery life: Up to 40 hours (with charging case)
- Noise cancellation: At all times, powered by AI
- Water & dust resistance: IP54
The Redmi Buds 5 are for you if: The longest time battery life and the biggest breaks between stops at the wall to charge. Combine the internal battery of each earbud with the charging case and you get up to 40 hours of use. Better yet: the earbuds can last up to 10 hours on their own before they need to go into the charging case for a boost, meaning that you can go an entire workday and even hit the gym afterwards, all one one earbud charge.
The Redmi Buds 5 charging case is also more squared off than the other Redmi Buds on this list. We’ve found that this kind of design is usually easier to fish out of tight pockets, but it also offers a style distinction for those who want it.
Redmi Buds 5 Pro
- RRP: R1699
- Battery life: Up to 38 hours (with charging case)
- Noise cancellation: At all times, powered by AI
- Water & dust resistance: IP54
The Redmi Buds 5 Pro are for you if: Want ultimate sound quality. These earbuds come packed with Certified Hi-Res Audio, a custom coaxial dual driver design and several listening modes to suit your content and environment. Pair this with 4kHz ultra-wide frequency noise cancellation and 52dB active noise cancellation and you have a killer combination of audio features.
…but what does that all mean for us non-audiophiles? It means that Xiaomi has taken the time to fit in as many of the latest advancements in audio engineering into these buds, while still keeping the price down. Not only is the performance of the buds exceptional, but the various layers of noise cancellation also prevent unwanted noises from getting in. Anyone who has had to suffer through gyms with the worst, high volume club music will especially love how the Redmi Buds 5 Pro can shut out the rest of the world.
