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boAt Airdopes ProClip 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.

Our pick: Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 - Great overall at around $28.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

boAt Airdopes ProClip
Sound5.5
Battery6.0
Value7.0
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.5
Value8.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of boAt Airdopes ProClip vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6
SpecboAt Airdopes ProClipXiaomi Redmi Buds 6
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$19$28
HearWiki score55 / 100 · Average76 / 100 · Great
Released20262024
Audio
Driverdynamicdual driver (12.4 mm titanium-coated dynamic driver + 5.5 mm piezoelectric driver)
Driver size12 mm12.4 mm
Drivers per side22
Frequency response20-20000 Hz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance-16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth65.4
Bluetooth version6.05.4
CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC
Multipoint pairingYesYes
Latency55 ms-
Wireless range10 m-
Battery
Battery life52 h10 h
Battery life (ANC on)-6.5 h
Battery incl. case52 h42 h
Full charge time120 min-
Quick charge10 min = 200 mins playtime10 min = 4 h
Wireless chargingNoNo
Features
Active noise cancelling-Yes
ANC typenonehybrid
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Custom EQYesYes
Wear detectionNo-
Controlstouchtouch
Voice assistant...-
Design
Weight4.6 g43.2 g
Case weight-43.2 g
Water resistanceIPX4IP54
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones1-
Call noise reductionAI-powered ENC-

What reviewers said

boAt Airdopes ProClip

The boAt Airdopes ProClip are lightweight open-ear wireless earbuds with a 12mm dynamic driver and IPX4 splash resistance. They offer a long total playtime of 52 hours with the case, plus Bluetooth 6, multipoint connectivity, and a quick-charge feature. While they lack noise cancellation, they include a transparency mode and app-based EQ controls for customization.

  • Pro:Very lightweight at 4.6g
  • Pro:Long battery life with case (52 hours)
  • Pro:Bluetooth 6 with multipoint support
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only one microphone per earbud
  • Con:No wireless charging support

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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