Last week, Redmi launched the Redmi Buds 3 Lite, the company's latest true wireless earphones, in India. It was launched in China last year. The main highlight of the headphones is the lightweight closure design for better sound isolation, IP54 ratings for dust and splash resistance, and a long battery life of up to 18 hours with the case on. Is it worth the price of Rs? 1999? Let's figure it out.
Xiaomi is one such brand that keeps coming out with a series of IoT products that make life easier. TWS products are also part of this catalog and the company has now come up with the Redmi Buds 3 Lite. Redmi Buds 3 Lite is a budget TWS device that comes with great features and specs. Buds come with latest generation Bluetooth, AAC Codec, stylish compact design and promise good battery life. Could the Redmi Buds 3 Lite be your introduction to TWS devices? Let's figure it out.
Redmi Buds 3 Lite review by AqtechInfo
In a segment where brands like Boat, Noise and other local entities have created a monopoly for themselves, it will be difficult for others to enter. Xiaomi hasn't been an enthusiastic player in the affordable TWS headphones category, and the ones we've had so far have been generally lacking. For less than Rs. 2000, look closely and you can find features like active noise cancelling, equalization settings and more. The Realme Buds Q2s launched a while ago didn't have all of these things, but it was very happy with its overall proposition. Now Redmi enters the crowd.
The Redmi Buds 3 Lite is Xiaomi's latest audio product and, as usual, tries to lean heavily on the price factor. You can buy them for INR 1,999, which sounds reasonable for a pair of basic headphones. The Realme Buds Q2 are here though, as are the many options from both Boat and Noise; the latter options offer ANC and some other useful stuff. The Redmi Buds 3 Lite looks very dull in comparison. Is it correct this way? I used it for a week to find out.
Designed of Redmi Buds 3 Lite
Unlike the Realme Buds Q2, which matches games with its design, the Redmi Buds 3 Lite looks dull. The case is made of a matte plastic material that feels cheap and doesn't inspire confidence with daily abuse – scratches and scuffs are normal here. The headphones themselves look simple and have wires that fit inside the ear. While my ears were happy to welcome the Buds 3 Lite, it wasn't the same for my peers. The touch controls are nice (pun intended?) and they're responsive too. The headphones have an IP52 water resistance rating, which means they can easily survive sweat and rain.
Redmi Buds 3 Lite sound quality
Expectations are usually low with these affordable headphones, but it's good to see Redmi making an effort to refine them. Redmi Buds 3 Lite sounds surprisingly good for a single-driver setup. There's a significant emphasis on the mids, followed by a meaty low end. So whether you're listening to Bollywood party tracks or Indian classical music, you're sure to get good bass response and strong midrange performance. The highlights are good, but clarity and finesse are lacking. To trained ears, the sound profile sounds mostly muffled with a noticeable lack of detail in the mids. Extreme focus on the bass creates a lot of pressure.
There's no ANC here, but there's a decent amount of passive noise isolation that cuts down on loud noises and general ambient noise. Bluetooth 5.2 also ensures reliable connectivity. The built-in microphones are good for eavesdropping on conversations, but suitable for closed spaces with less ambient noise. The quality of the microphone itself is not very good and the voice sounds muffled on the other end of the line.
Redmi Buds 3 Lite smart features
The "Lite" designation removes any of the basic smart features and even the luxury of a companion app. So there are no customization options and no option to call the voice assistant. There's a low-latency game mode that can be activated by long-pressing both headsets at the same time, and it works well. Latest review by aqtecinfo is available all airbuds.
Redmi Buds 3 battery life
The Redmi Buds 3 Lite don't get the best ratings for battery life, but in the real world these earbuds are good for a full week of use if your usage averages up to 3 hours of music and 2 hours of calls. . You can charge it with a USB-C charger, but it takes more than 2.5 hours to fill the case.