KZ Xtra vs Redmi Buds 8 Active: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the KZ Xtra vs Redmi Buds 8 Active, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Score breakdown

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

KZ Xtra leads on 6 of 7 measures.

KZ Xtra
Redmi Buds 8 Active

HearWiki score

Sound

8.5

Noise cancelling

6.5

Battery

5.5

Calls

6.0

Value

8.0

Price (USD)

$58

$30

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

The KZ Xtra edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.

Xtra2024
Buds 8 ActiveYear unknown

What differsXtraBuds 8 Active

ANC type: Hybrid; None

Level on: Bluetooth.

Specifications

XtraBuds 8 Active

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $58; $30
HearWiki score: 78; Not scored
Released: 2024; -
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 14.2 mm
Drivers per side: 1; -
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Sensitivity: 120 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive; -
Multipoint pairing: No; -
Latency: 55 ms; -
Wireless range: 15 m; -
Battery life: 8 h; 37 h
Battery incl. case: 32 h; -
Full charge time: 120 min; -
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; -
ANC type: hybrid; -
Transparency mode: Yes; -
Companion app: No; -
Custom EQ: No; -
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: buttons; -
Voice assistant: Siri; -
Water resistance: none; -
Foldable: No; -
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; -
Microphones: 3; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: cVc; AI ENC

Specification comparison of KZ Xtra vs Redmi Buds 8 Active
Spec	KZ Xtra	Redmi Buds 8 Active
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$58	$30
HearWiki score	78 / 100 Great	Not scored
Released	2024	-
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	14.2 mm
Drivers per side	1	-
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Sensitivity	120 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive	-
Multipoint pairing	No	-
Latency	55 ms	-
Wireless range	15 m	-
Battery
Battery life	8 h	37 h
Battery incl. case	32 h	-
Full charge time	120 min	-
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	-
ANC type	hybrid	-
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Companion app	No	-
Custom EQ	No	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	buttons	-
Voice assistant	Siri	-
Design
Water resistance	none	-
Foldable	No	-
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	-
Calls
Microphones	3	-
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	cVc	AI ENC

What reviewers said

KZ Xtra

The KZ Xtra offers a compelling mix of strong active noise cancellation, reliable multipoint connectivity, and a dynamic, engaging sound signature that punches well above its price point. While its tuning leans toward an audiophile-friendly character with impressive midrange clarity and impact, it does come with some practical quirks like sensitive physical buttons and occasionally inconsistent media playback on certain Android devices. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly option for those prioritizing sound quality and versatile features.

Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
Pro:Effective hybrid ANC and transparency mode
Pro:Fast pairing and stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Con:Bass response can feel slightly sluggish
Con:Treble lacks some airiness
Con:Physical buttons may be too sensitive

Redmi Buds 8 Active

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