REDMI Buds 8

$34.00
Brand: Redmi
Category: Xiaomi TWS Earphones
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Fit type: Semi-in-ear
Battery: 475mAh
Bluetooth version: 5.4
OS and app compatibility: Android and iOS

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

BATTERY 5 / 10
BODY 5 / 10
COMFORT 5 / 10
Connectivity 5 / 10
PERFORMANCE 5 / 10

PROS

Up to 50 dB ANC with three levels
LHDC support alongside SBC and AAC
44 hours total battery with ANC off

CONS

Battery falls to 28 hours total with ANC on
Transparency mode works but is not a strong point

The Redmi Buds 8 are Xiaomi’s entry-to-mid-range true wireless earbuds under the Redmi brand. The body is semi-in-ear with a short stem, and each bud weighs about 5 g. Drivers are 11mm dynamic, protection is IP54, and Bluetooth is 5.4. They are the standard model in the Buds 8 range, which also includes the Lite, Active and Pro. They launched in China in April 2026 with up to 50 dB ANC in three levels and LHDC alongside SBC and AAC.

Each bud has a 54 mAh battery, and the USB-C case has 475 mAh. With ANC off, Xiaomi rates 11 hours per bud and 44 hours with the case. Turn ANC on and that drops to about 6.5 hours and 28 hours. A 10-minute charge gives up to 4 hours of music or 1.5 hours of calls.

In China they cost CNY 229 (about $34). The global price is $49.90, Pakistan is Rs. 13,999, Nepal is Rs. 10,499, and some US listings show $59.99. They suit buyers who want ANC and a long case battery without paying for the Pro’s triple drivers. Within Redmi they sit between the Buds 8 Lite and the Buds 8 Pro. Rivals at a similar price include the CMF Buds 2 Plus and the Realme Buds Air 7. The closest match on price and ANC is the Soundcore Space A40 at around $50, so compare codec support and water resistance between the two.

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Full Specifications

Identity For TWS Earphones

Model and series A model is a specific version, design, or representation of a product, system, or idea. A series is a group or family of related models that share a common brand, platform, or theme, and are usually released or connected in a sequence.	Redmi Buds 8 (sits above Active and Lite; Pro is the top model)
Launch date A launch date is the specific day and time when a product, service, project, spacecraft, or vessel is officially introduced, released, or made available to the public	China: Apr 21, 2026. Wider global rollout: ~June 2026
Regional availability Regional availability means that a specific cloud service, software, product, or feature is officially supported and running in a designated geographic area or cloud region	China, Europe (incl. Germany), UK, SE Asia, Pakistan, UAE and more
Price A price is the amount of money or other compensation that a buyer gives to a seller to acquire a product or service	CNY 229 (~$34); €60 MSRP in Germany
Available colors different color choices that are ready for you to buy or pick for a product.	Global: Black, White, Green. China: Cyan, Dusk Black, Lime White

Audio

Driver size and type Driver size and driver type refer to the physical dimensions and internal technology of the small speaker inside headphones or earbuds that turns electrical signals into sound.	11mm dynamic
Codecs A codec is a hardware or software tool that compresses digital media (like audio, video, or images) into a smaller file size for storage or transmission, and then decompresses it so you can play or view it	SBC, AAC, LHDC
Hi-Res Audio certification A Hi-Res Audio certification is a technical standard—administered by the Japan Audio Society (JAS) and recognized globally—that indicates an audio device or file can reproduce higher-quality sound than a standard compact disc (CD)
Spatial audio / Dolby Atmos support Spatial audio is a general term for any sound technology that creates a 3D listening environment, making sounds appear to come from all around you—including the front, sides, behind, and even overhead—rather than just flat left and right channels.
Equalizer / app tuning An equalizer (or EQ) is an audio tool that lets you raise or lower specific frequency ranges (such as bass, midrange, or treble) to reshape the balance of sound. App tuning means using an equalizer built into a music app, phone settings, or headphone companion app to customize how your audio sounds

Noise control

ANC type and max depth ANC stands for Active Noise Cancellation, a technology that uses built-in microphones to detect outside background noise and create an opposite sound wave to erase it	Smart ANC, up to 50dB, 3 levels plus auto
Transparency mode Transparency mode is a headphone feature that lets you hear real-world sounds at the same time as your music, podcasts, or calls
Mic count The mic count on TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds refers to the total number of built-in micro-telephones (microphones) packed into the pair of earbuds to pick up your voice and handle noise reduction	3
Call noise reduction Call noise reduction (often called microphone noise cancellation, call noise suppression, or Environmental Noise Cancellation [ENC]) is a technology that cleans up your voice during a phone call or video chat by filtering out background noise
Wind noise reduction Wind noise reduction is a technology or technique used to block, filter, or suppress the low-frequency rumble and distortion caused when air blows directly across a microphone diaphragm

Battery and charging For TWS Earphones

Earbud battery An earbud battery is a tiny, rechargeable power cell—usually a small lithium-ion coin cell—built into a wireless earphone to store energy and run its internal electronics	54mAh
Case battery A battery case is a protective phone cover that has a built-in rechargeable battery to extend the power life of a smartphone	475mAh
Playback per charge Playback per charge (also called playtime or listening time per charge) is the amount of continuous time a device—such as wireless earbuds, headphones, or a speaker—can play audio on a single, full battery cycle before it needs to be recharged	11h (ANC off), 6.5h (ANC on)
Total playback with case Total playback with case means the combined total number of hours wireless earbuds can play audio before both the earbuds and the charging case run completely out of power and need to be plugged into a wall outlet or charger	44h (ANC off), 28h (ANC on)
Charging port and wireless charging support A charging port is the physical slot or plug-in connector on a device (like a USB-C or Lightning port) where you insert a cable to power the battery or transfer data. Wireless charging support means a device can receive power and charge its battery without needing a cable plugged into that port, using magnetic fields instead	USB-C, no wireless charging listed
Fast charge Fast charging is a technology that recharges a device's battery much faster than standard charging methods (typically moving past a basic 5-watt baseline up to 20W, 100W, or higher)	Not confirmed
Full charge time Full charge time is the total duration required to restore a battery from a completely discharged state (0%) to 100% capacity	Not confirmed

Connectivity For TWS Earphones

Bluetooth version and chipset In wireless devices, the Bluetooth version determines the capabilities and features available, while the Bluetooth chipset is the physical hardware that actually executes those features.	5.4
Multipoint Allows wireless headphones, earbuds, or speakers to connect to two (or more) source devices simultaneously (such as a laptop and a smartphone), letting you switch audio or take a call on one device while listening to media on the other.
Google Fast Pair Google Fast Pair is a technology that lets you connect Bluetooth devices to your Android phone, tablet, ChromeOS device, or Google TV with a single tap
OS and app compatibility OS and app compatibility means that a software application can run properly on a specific operating system (OS) and hardware device without errors, crashes, or missing features	Android and iOS; Xiaomi Earbuds app. LHDC works on supported Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones

Controls

Control type A control type means the specific category, kind, or classification of a mechanism used to manage, monitor, regulate, or restrict a process, system, or risk.	Touch gestures
Customizable gestures Customizable gestures are user-defined physical movements—such as screen taps, swipes, drawing specific shapes, or hand motions—that you can program a device or application to recognize and link to a specific action
Wear detection Wear detection generally refers to two distinct concepts depending on the context: machinery and industrial monitoring (tracking physical wear and tear on mechanical parts) or consumer electronics (sensing whether a user is physically wearing a device)

Build

Fit type On True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, Fit type refers to the physical design of the earbud and how it rests or seals inside your ear	Semi-in-ear
Weight Weight is the downward force that gravity exerts on an object.	5.0g per bud; 44.5g total
Dimensions A dimension is a measurement in a specific direction (such as length, width, or height) or a distinct aspect, feature, or scope of a situation.	30.59 × 21.33 × 23.2mm
IP rating An IP rating (Ingress Protection rating) is a global standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that measures how well an electronic device or mechanical enclosure resists dust, accidental contact, and liquids	IP54