Image © cdn.x-kom.plRedmi Buds Essential
Redmi Buds Essential are true wireless earbuds with a 7.2mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.2, up to 18 hours total battery life, IPX4 water resistance, and AI-based call noise reduction.
At a glance
- Brand
- Redmi
- Type
- True Wireless
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2020
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
These true wireless earbuds offer a basic, no-frills listening experience with a compact 7.2mm driver and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. They provide up to 18 hours of combined playback from the earbuds and case, plus IPX4 sweat and splash resistance for light workouts. They lack advanced features like active noise cancellation, app support, or multipoint pairing, focusing instead on simple touch controls and reliable wireless performance at a budget price point.
What works
- Compact and lightweight design
- IPX4 water resistance for workouts
- Decent 18-hour total battery life
- Stable Bluetooth 5.2 connection
- Simple touch controls
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- No app support or custom EQ
- Limited to SBC codec
- No USB-C or wireless charging
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 7.2mm dynamic driver |
|---|---|
| Driver size | 7.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
Audio
| Driver | 7.2mm dynamic driver |
|---|---|
| Driver size | 7.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 18 h |
|---|---|
| Battery incl. case | 18 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min |
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | touch |
Design
| Weight | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Case weight | 35 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| Foldable | No |
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | No |
| Model code | Redmi Buds Essential |
Calls
| Microphones | 2 |
|---|---|
| Call noise reduction | AI algorithm for call noise reduction |
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