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Redmi Buds 3
First Redmi Buds with a semi-in-ear design
September 1, 2021★ Notable model49 $ at launchNo ANC
Generation Lineage
5 hEarbud only
20 hWith case
IP54Resistance
5.2Bluetooth
The surprising part — Its predecessor actually had 29% more battery life. Explore battery evolution →
Lineage DNA
Tracked since Redmi Buds 3 Pro (2021), the first model in the line.
Battery life (earbud)
5 h-17% since the 1st model
Total battery life (case)
20 h-29% since the 1st model
Weight per earbud
4.5 g-8% since the 1st model
Launch price
49 $-29% since the 1st model
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15 generationsXiaomi / Redmi Redmi Buds
2021 → 2026
Comfort & durability
Weight per earbud4.5 g
CertificationIP54
Battery life
Earbud only5 h
With case20 h
General
Release dateSeptember 1, 2021
Launch price49 $
Compared to Redmi Buds 3 Pro
- -Loses ANC compared to this model
- --17% earbud-only battery life
- --29% total battery life with case
- +8% lighter per earbud
- ·IP54 rating vs IPX4
- -Loses multipoint compared to this model
- ·SBC, aptX Adaptive codecs vs SBC, AAC
- +$20 cheaper at launch
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