
1MORE Q20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Specifications
| Spec | 1MORE Q20 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $20 | $28 |
| HearWiki score | 62 / 100 · Average | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm Dynamic Driver | dual driver (12.4 mm titanium-coated dynamic driver + 5.5 mm piezoelectric driver) |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 12.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | AAC | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5.5 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 4 h | 6.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 42 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | - |
| Quick charge | not found | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | No | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | voice assistant support not found | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4 g | 43.2 g |
| Case weight | 31 g | 43.2 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | - |
| Call noise reduction | AI noise-canceling | - |
What reviewers said
1MORE Q20
The 1MORE Q20 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack in hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode, making them a feature-rich choice for the price. They deliver a long total battery life with the charging case, though the earbuds themselves last only a few hours per charge with ANC active. Their lightweight, water-resistant design and touch controls make them a practical everyday option, but they lack app support, custom EQ, and multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Very affordable price with ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable with IPX4 water resistance
- Pro:Long combined battery life with the charging case
- Con:Short per-charge battery life with ANC on
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
- Con:No multipoint pairing
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6
The Redmi Buds 6 are a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that pack in a lot of features for the price, including adaptive noise cancellation, dual-device connectivity, and a long-lasting battery. They deliver solid sound quality with a dual-driver setup and offer a comfortable, feature-rich experience that makes them a strong value pick for everyday use. While not perfect, they strike a good balance between performance and affordability, making them a dependable option in the sub-$50 segment.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Solid ANC and transparency modes
- Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Build feels a bit plasticky
- Con:Sound lacks some bass punch at higher volumes
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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