Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 worth the upgrade from the SoundPEATS T3 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 actually scores 7.6 points below the SoundPEATS T3 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in battery (6.0 to 8.0). You do give up ground on calls (7.5 to 6.5) and value (9.0 to 8.5). On paper: battery life 7 h to 10 h, battery incl. case 28 h to 42 h and drivers per side 1 to 2. One caution: this steps down a line tier (T3 Pro to Redmi Buds 6), and base models usually trade away tier features - check the codec and ANC rows above before trusting the score gap alone. It is at least $11 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound7.57.5
- Noise cancelling7.07.0
- Battery6.08.0
- Calls7.56.5
- Value9.08.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | T3 Pro | Redmi Buds 6 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 7 h | 10 h | |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP54 | |
| Battery incl. case | 28 h | 42 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| ANC type | feedforward | hybrid | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2 h | 10 min → 4 h | |
| Driver | 12 mm dynamic | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "T3 Pro to Redmi Buds 6". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.

