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Redmi Buds 3

First Redmi Buds with a semi-in-ear design

September 1, 2021★ Notable model49 $ at launchNo ANC
5 hEarbud only
20 hWith case
IP54Resistance
5.2Bluetooth

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

Audio

ChipQualcomm QCC3040
Noise cancellationNo

Connectivity

Bluetooth5.2
USB-CYes
MultipointNo

Comfort & durability

Weight per earbud4.5 g
CertificationIP54

Battery life

Earbud only5 h
With case20 h

General

Release dateSeptember 1, 2021
Launch price49 $
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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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