Xiaomi has introduced the REDMI Buds 8 in China alongside the REDMI K90 Max smartphone. The earbuds feature a lightweight ergonomic in-ear design with a secure fit based on ear modeling data. They come in a vertical charging case and are available in Black, White, and Green color options.
The earbuds use deep-space noise reduction technology certified by the China Institute of Metrology, which adapts to the ear canal for personalized active noise cancellation. It delivers up to 50dB peak noise reduction, with an average depth of 24.9dB, and supports noise reduction up to 4kHz.
For flexibility, the earbuds support multiple modes including:
- ANC: Deep, Balanced, Light, Adaptive
- Transparency: Standard, Voice Enhancement, Environment Enhancement
For calls, Xiaomi includes a triple-microphone AI noise reduction system with wind resistance up to 12m/s, ensuring clear voice performance in outdoor environments.
Audio is powered by an 11mm dynamic driver, tuned for balanced bass, natural vocals, and detailed highs. The earbuds support LHDC V5 transmission and are certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless playback. They also include spatial audio via Xiaomi HRTF algorithm, along with EQ presets and Sound ID personalization.
Battery life reaches:
- 11 hours (earbuds, ANC off)
- 6.5 hours (ANC on)
- Up to 44 hours total (ANC off)
- Up to 28 hours total (ANC on)
- 10-minute fast charge = 4 hours playback
Connectivity is handled via Bluetooth 5.4, with Xiaomi HyperConnect features including device tracking, camera control, voice notifications, audio sharing, dual-device connection, and smart switching.
Quick Specs: REDMI Buds 8
- Design: Ergonomic in-ear fit, vertical case, 5g per earbud, 44.5g total
- Audio & Driver: 11mm dynamic driver, LHDC V5, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio (HRTF)
- Sound Customization: 5 EQ presets + custom EQ + Sound ID
- Noise Control: Up to 50dB ANC, 24.9dB avg, up to 4kHz range
- ANC Modes: Deep, Balanced, Light, Adaptive
- Transparency Modes: Standard, Voice Enhancement, Environment Enhancement
- Microphones: Triple-mic AI noise reduction, up to 12m/s wind resistance
- Battery & Charging: 54mAh (earbuds), 475mAh (case), 11h/6.5h playback, up to 44h total, 10 min = 4h fast charge
- Charging: USB Type-C
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, HyperConnect (tracking, camera control, audio sharing, dual-device, switching)
- Build & Protection: IP54 dust and splash resistance
- Frequency Range: 20Hz–40kHz (up to 40kHz @ 96kHz encoding)
- Dimensions: 30.59 × 21.33 × 23.2 mm
- Colors: Black, White, Green
Pricing and Availability
The REDMI Buds 8 are priced at 249 yuan (USD 36 or Rs. 3,415 approx.), with a launch offer price of 229 yuan (USD 33 or Rs. 3,140 approx.) in China. The earbuds are now available for order in the Chinese market.