What you can expect from the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro day to day
Weight5.2 g
Our score9.7 Rank 7 of 28
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro
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Good for
- Traveling and commuting: noise cancelling
- Calls: 3 microphones for your voice
- A phone and a laptop together: connects to two devices at once
From the facts the maker states, by the rules of our advisor.
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| This model Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro | Cheapest of the top 10 Soundcore P40i Best on 3 facts | Highest score here Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a store that ships to you, shipping included. A price with an asterisk comes from a store abroad, and its shipping cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | $79Soundcore (brand store) best | $99Soundcore (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% the maker’s facts and 40% store ratings. Price does not count. Score | best | ||
| The average of the stars buyers give at the stores, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | ★ 4.3 · 217 reviews |
| How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| Adaptive | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | 10 h best | 8 h |
| What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 5.2 g | – | 5.2 g |
| The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too. In this comparisonSource
| 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| IP54 | IPX5 best | IPX4 |
| How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them. When it matters
When it matters less
Source | AAC, LDAC | – | LDAC |
| Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| yes | yes | yes |
Prices per store
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro specifications ?
Product on the market since November 2024
Build and fit 12 facts
- Form factor
How the headphones sit: over the ear, on the ear, in the ear canal, in the outer ear, beside the ear or on the cheekbone.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on Nov 1
- In-ear
- True wireless
Two separate earbuds with no wire between them, charged in a case.
96 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Wireless
They play over Bluetooth, without a cable to the phone.
153 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Wired connection
The plug for a cable, so you can also listen wired, for instance on a plane or with a battery that has run out.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on Nov 1
- None
- Driver type
The kind of speaker inside. Dynamic drivers are the most common. Planar and electrostatic ones are mostly found in expensive headphones for home listening.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- Hybrid
- Driver size
The diameter of the speaker inside. A bigger driver does not by itself mean better sound.
Among the models we track
11 mm on this model
Lowest
4.7 mm Highest
56 mm Middle
12 mmLower than 62 of the 107 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 11 mm
- Weight
What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time.
Among the models we track
5.2 g on this model
Lowest
3.1 g Highest
451 g Middle
8.6 gLower than 123 of the 168 models we track.
When it matters
- Wearing them for hours at a desk or on a flight.
- Running or the gym, where a heavy earbud works loose.
When it matters less
- Short listens, where comfort hardly has time to matter.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 5.2 g
- Case weight
What the charging case weighs, without the earbuds.
Among the models we track
36.1 g on this model
Lowest
22 g Highest
134.5 g Middle
46 gLower than 70 of the 78 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 36.1 g
- Water and dust resistance
How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water.
When it matters
- Running and the gym, where sweat gets in.
- Cycling or walking in the rain.
When it matters less
- Listening indoors only.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- IP54
- Controls
How you play, pause and change the volume on the headphones themselves.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- Swipe for volume
- Remappable controls
Whether the app lets you choose what each button, tap or swipe does. With some controls, only part of them can be changed.
When it matters
- Touch controls you keep setting off by accident.
- Using the controls for the voice assistant or noise cancelling instead of the volume.
When it matters less
- If you control everything from your phone, it hardly matters.
Source: gsmarena.com · checked on Nov 2
- Some controls
- Microphones
How many microphones the maker counts, for calls and noise cancelling together.
Among the models we track
3 on this model
Lowest
0 Highest
10 Middle
6Lower than 67 of the 90 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 3
Sound 3 facts
- Hi-Res Audio certified
Certified by the Japan Audio Society for high-resolution sound, wired or, with Hi-Res Audio Wireless, over Bluetooth.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless
- Spatial audio
Sound that seems to come from around you rather than from inside your head.
83 of the 88 models we track have this.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Head tracking
The sound stays in place when you turn your head, as at a cinema.
32 of the 35 models we track have this.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- yes
Noise cancelling 3 facts
- Active noise cancelling
How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you.
When it matters
- Flights, trains and open-plan offices.
- A daily commute in traffic.
When it matters less
- Listening at home in a quiet room.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- Adaptive
- Noise cancelling control
How much say you have over noise cancelling: only on or off, a few set levels, a slider, or left to the headphones alone.
When it matters
- Outside, where you want to hear some traffic but not all of it.
- Feeling pressure in your ears with full noise cancelling.
When it matters less
- If you always leave it at full, it decides nothing.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 2
- Set levels
- Hearing aid function
Can work as a hearing aid for mild to moderate hearing loss, where the maker has it approved.
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on Nov 1
- no (assumed)
Wireless 7 facts
- Bluetooth version
The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too.
Among the models we track
5.3 on this model
Lowest
5 Highest
6.1 Middle
5.3Lower than 43 of the 141 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 5.3
- Bluetooth codecs
How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them.
When it matters
- Lossless or high-resolution music from an Android phone that supports aptX or LDAC.
- An iPhone, where AAC is the codec that counts.
When it matters less
- Podcasts, calls and streaming at normal quality.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint
Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays.
115 of the 117 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Switching between a laptop for calls and a phone for music.
- Working from home with two devices on the desk.
When it matters less
- Using them with one phone only.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Devices connected at once
How many devices they stay connected to at once.
Among the models we track
2 on this model
Lowest
2 Highest
3 Middle
2Lower than 5 of the 64 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 2
- Google Fast Pair
Pairs in one tap with an Android phone.
54 of the 55 models we track have this.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Made for
Whose phones the headphones are made for. Some features, such as one-tap pairing or spatial audio, work only with that maker’s phones.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on Nov 1
- Any phone
- Wireless range
How far from the phone the maker says the connection holds, without walls in between.
Among the models we track
10 m on this model
Lowest
9 m Highest
40 m Middle
10 mLower than 11 of the 68 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 10 m
Battery 6 facts
- Battery life without noise cancelling
How long they play on one charge with noise cancelling off.
Among the models we track
9.5 h on this model
Lowest
5 h Highest
135 h Middle
10 hLower than 73 of the 123 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 9.5 h
- Battery life with the case
How long the earbuds play in total with the charges stored in their case.
Among the models we track
36 h on this model
Lowest
18 h Highest
60 h Middle
36 hLower than 41 of the 86 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 36 h
- Fast charge time
How many minutes of charging give the playback below.
Among the models we track
5 min on this model
Lowest
3 min Highest
20 min Middle
10 minLower than 84 of the 132 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 5 min
- Playback from a fast charge
How many hours of playback a short fast charge gives.
Among the models we track
2 h on this model
Lowest
1 h Highest
15 h Middle
3 hLower than 74 of the 132 models we track.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- 2 h
- Wireless charging
The case or the headphones charge on a Qi pad, without a cable.
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on Nov 1
- no (assumed)
- Charging port
The plug the headphones or their case charge through.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- USB-C
In use 1 fact
- App
The name of the maker’s app.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- Xiaomi Earbuds
Warranty and support 1 fact
- Maker model number
The code the maker gives this model, as on the box.
Source: mi.com · checked on Nov 1
- M2430E1
Where a row says “no (assumed)”, the maker's full product page for this model names the feature nowhere, so we take it as a no.
Sources: mi.com · gsmarena.com
Our score
Confidence: medium. Fewer than 300 owners’ ratings at the stores. The highest score today is 9.9.
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Owners’ ratings 40%–
Owners’ ratings, 40%: none yet at the stores that ship to the United States, so this part is left out and the score is the features part alone.
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Features 60%9.7
68 of 68 points for the maker’s facts, the other 32 counted at the market’s average share of 91%.
- Price never countsA sale can’t lift a model. Today’s lowest price sits beside the score, checked every morning.
- Too few facts, no rankOnly headphones whose type and enough of whose facts are known are ranked. The rest get a provisional score.
- Reviewers beside, not insideReviewers’ picks are shown next to the score and do not count in it.
Frequently asked questions about the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro
What has the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro cost?
In our other editions it costs today: Netherlands € 69 at bol.com.
How long does the battery of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro last?
The maker states up to 9.5 hours of play on a charge. With the charging case, that comes to 36 hours in all. A 5-minute charge gives 2 hours of play.
Does the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro have noise cancelling?
Yes, adaptive noise cancelling, which adjusts its strength to the sound around you.
Can the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro connect to two devices at once?
Yes, it can stay connected to 2 devices at a time, such as a phone and a laptop.
Which Bluetooth codecs does the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro support?
It supports AAC and LDAC. With a phone that also supports LDAC, it can play in more detail than over AAC or SBC.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro water resistant?
It is rated IP54. That protects it against splashing water from any direction, such as rain and sweat.
The maker
Xiaomi
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Headquarters: China
- Founded in 2010
Xiaomi Corporation is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company founded on 6 April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 9 July 2018. It sells earbuds under the Xiaomi name, such as the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, and under the Redmi name, such as the Redmi Buds 6 Pro. Xiaomi gives both models active noise cancellation of up to 55 dB with adjustable levels. The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro have three drivers tuned by Harman, and the Redmi Buds 6 Pro support the LDAC codec.
