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Xiaomi Buds 3
First model in Xiaomi's Buds series
December 1, 2021★ Notable model129 $ at launchActive noise cancellation
Generation Lineage
7 hEarbud only
32 hWith case
IP55Resistance
5.2Bluetooth
Key Technology
2021 → 2026Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
ANC became the defining battlefield of premium wireless earbuds starting in 2019.
Lineage DNA
First model in the Xiaomi Buds line — the reference point for later generations.
Battery life (earbud)
7 h
Total battery life (case)
32 h
Weight per earbud
4.5 g
Launch price
129 $
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6 generationsXiaomi / Redmi Xiaomi Buds
2021 → 2025
Comfort & durability
Weight per earbud4.5 g
CertificationIP55
Battery life
Earbud only7 h
With case32 h
General
Release dateDecember 1, 2021
Launch price129 $
Compared to Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
- ++17% earbud-only battery life
- ++33% total battery life with case
- +13% lighter per earbud
- +$70 cheaper at launch
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