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Series

Pi1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026The page lists the Pi6 as archived in its comparison. The Pi8 is the current Pi flagship.

REDMI Buds1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Sold in the Redmi Buds line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

300965-54-00-309, 300965-58-00-309, 300965-57-00-309, 300965-40-00-309, 300965-77-00-309, 300965-78-00-3091Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026US store finishes. The page default finish Midnight Blue is 300965-40-00-309. The store variation data gives Anthracite Black -54, Dove White -58, Jade Green -57, Dark Burgundy -77 and Pale Mauve -78, each ending -00-309.

BHR8653GL, BHR8655GL, BHR8660GL, M2349E14Owner's manualcdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdfRead 23 October 2026The specifications box names the model M2349E1 for the wireless earphones. The retail codes BHR8653GL, BHR8655GL and BHR8660GL are on retailer pages.8Retailer pagekontrolsat.com/en/earphones/xiaomi-redmi-buds-6-lite-bluetooth-headphones-black-bhr8653gl-12250.htmlRead 23 October 2026Black pair is BHR8653GL.9Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/korvaklapid-ja-mikrofonid/juhtmevabad-korvaklapid/xiaomi-redmi-buds-6-lite-headphones-2Read 23 October 2026White pair is BHR8655GL.10Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pcs-and-accessories/audio-devices/korvaklapid/xiaomi-redmi-buds-6-lite-blue-1394773Read 23 October 2026Blue pair is listed with product code BHR8660GL.

GTIN / EAN

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6941812787823, 6941812787847, 69418127877938Retailer pagekontrolsat.com/en/earphones/xiaomi-redmi-buds-6-lite-bluetooth-headphones-black-bhr8653gl-12250.htmlRead 23 October 2026EAN 6941812787823 for the black pair, with model BHR8653GL.9Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/korvaklapid-ja-mikrofonid/juhtmevabad-korvaklapid/xiaomi-redmi-buds-6-lite-headphones-2Read 23 October 2026EAN 6941812787847 for the white pair.10Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pcs-and-accessories/audio-devices/korvaklapid/xiaomi-redmi-buds-6-lite-blue-1394773Read 23 October 2026GTIN 6941812787793 for the blue pair.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

21 August 20245Press releasewifihifi.com/bowers-wilkins-launch-all-new-true-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Launch release as reprinted by WiFi HiFi. Engadget published it on 21 August 2024 and Notebookcheck reported it the same day.

2 September 20245Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Xiaomi-Redmi-Buds-6-Lite-In-Ear-Kopfhoerer-starten-fuer-nur-20-Euro-und-mit-aktiver-Geraeuschunterdrueckung.882886.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Article of 2 September 2024 says Xiaomi presented the Redmi Buds 6 Lite and pre-orders are open.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026The US store lists the Pi8 at 499 USD, above the 399 USD launch price. Every finish showed Out of Stock on 2026-10-15 and the page offers a back-in-stock sign-up. Retailers still list it and the maker has named no successor, so the status stays available.

Available1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026The Xiaomi global product page is live.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3995Press releasewifihifi.com/bowers-wilkins-launch-all-new-true-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Release: available from today at 399 USD, 499 CAD. Tax treatment is not stated. The current US store price of 499 USD is not the launch price.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€19.995Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Xiaomi-Redmi-Buds-6-Lite-In-Ear-Kopfhoerer-starten-fuer-nur-20-Euro-und-mit-aktiver-Geraeuschunterdrueckung.882886.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026The article says pre-order at 20 euros in Germany. nextpit lists the German recommended price as 19.99 euros. The article rounds the same price. Stored as 19.99 including VAT as published.6Spec databasenextpit.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/xiaomi-redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026UVP 19,99 euro on the German page. UVP is the recommended retail price. The page also shows a market price, which is not stored.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Anthracite Black, Dove White, Jade Green, Midnight Blue, Dark Burgundy, Pale Mauve1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Six finishes on the US store. The launch release named four of them. Dark Burgundy and Pale Mauve were added later.

Blue, White, Black1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026White, Blue and Black.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Blue, White and Black.

Segment

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Music1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Marketed with the line Your beat, your way and a 12.4 mm driver. Stored as music.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 7: Pi8 are designed to seal the ear canal.

In-ear1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026The page describes optimised in-ear comfort. The pictures show silicone ear tips and the manual shows the earbuds worn in the ear canal.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual Diagram 1 and the maker photos show a compact body without a stalk. TechRadar describes a concha-fit design.

Stem7Reviewscarbir.com/tws/redmi-buds-6-play-vs-lite-vs-baseus-e19Read 23 October 2026The review calls the Buds 6 Lite stem-design earbuds with touch panels halfway down the stem. Its IPX4 and 5 hour ANC on battery statements are not stored. The maker states IP54.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

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RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Drive Units: 12mm Carbon Cone. The comparison table says 2 x 12mm Carbon Cone for the pair, so one driver per earbud.

BRedmi Buds 6 Lite

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12.4	1

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 202612.4 mm large titanium dynamic driver. One driver per earbud is the only driver the page names.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a single 12mm dynamic unit with the same sort of carbon cone as the Px8. The maker says Carbon Cone drive unit.

Dynamic1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

Carbon Cone1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Maker name for the diaphragm technology. The page does not give the exact material.

Titanium1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 202612.4mm titanium-diaphragm driver.

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Frequency response range 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

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32Ω2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Speaker impedance 32 ohm.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

96kHz4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: aptX Adaptive for 24/96 playback. The launch release says the same. A compatible source is needed and the case retransmits in aptX Adaptive up to 24-bit/96kHz.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: True 24-bit audio connection. The codec is not named there. The launch release gives aptX Adaptive at 24-bit/96kHz. aptX Lossless itself is a 16-bit lossless mode.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

51Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: 5-band customisable EQ plus TrueSound mode.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Enhance treble, Standard, Enhance bass, Enhance voice1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Four preset EQ settings, Enhance treble, Standard, Enhance bass and Enhance voice, plus one custom setting in the Xiaomi Earbuds app. The custom band count is not stated.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

No9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 2026Review cons: no spatial audio or head tracking features. TechRadar also says there is no proprietary spatial audio processing.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Hybrid ANC with up to 40 dB active noise cancellation.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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Hybrid1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Page headline Hybrid ANC delivers smart noise reduction.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page: noise cancellation that automatically adapts to your surroundings. TechRadar says there is no adaptive ANC option and no way to tweak the ANC level. The maker wins, but the adaptive behaviour is not user-visible.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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40dB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Up to 40 dB at 2 kHz. Test data from the National Institute of Metrology, China. The page says the product reaches 40 dB ANC depth only at a certain frequency range. The depth varies with ear size and fit.

Transparency mode

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.4: ambient Pass-Through mode lets in some external sound.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026The page footnote names a transparency mode next to noise cancellation.

Adjustable transparency

No4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: noise cancelling is a basic toggle with no way to adjust the level of passthrough.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Dual-mic with AI noise reduction handles winds up to 6 m/s. The earbud duct has a structural design for wind noise and Xiaomi developed a wind noise cancellation algorithm. Tested by the National Institute of Metrology, China.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Warm sound signature with emphasised bass. SoundGuys measured the Pi8 on firmware 1.0.16.18 against its own preference curve. Bass runs about 5 dB above the target from 20 to 50 Hz, the response peaks about 9 dB above the target at 3.15 kHz and sits about 14 dB below the target at 20 kHz. These are local peaks, not regional averages.9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys lab response table for the Pi8 on the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve, measured on a B&K 5128 fixture per its How We Test method. Values read from the product page lab data. SoundGuys lists the signature as warm and says the Pi8 have more bass emphasis than expected.

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Voices are reproduced accurately in SoundGuys recordings. Background noise rejection is not exceptional, so some environmental noise leaks through, but each voice stays intelligible. The recordings cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys microphone demonstrations in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The review text says the microphones work well in a variety of environments but background noise rejection is not exceptional. No numeric result is stored.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.17
No	8.5

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: closer to 8.5 hours from a single charge with ANC off in the reviewer's testing. Codec, volume and source are not stated, so the figure is approximate. The maker claim of 6.5 hours is with ANC on.9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 20265 h 10 min with ANC on, stored as 31/6 hours. SoundGuys uses music peaking at 75 dB SPL, firmware 1.0.16.18 and app 2.7.1, tested over two weeks on a unit supplied by the maker. Codec is not stated. This is earbud-only runtime and is below the 6.5 hour maker claim. The ANC off row is from TechRadar and is approximate.

BRedmi Buds 6 Lite

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

42Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 7: each earbud contains two microphones for picking up your voice during calls. Stored as 4 across the pair. The third microphone per earbud in the specification is for ANC.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Microphones: 3 per earbud for telephony and ANC. Stored as 6 across the pair.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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AI1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Dual-mic with AI noise reduction for clear calls.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the lack of sidetone-type tech to boost or minimise your own or the caller's voice.

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Connectivity

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Chip

Qualcomm QCC51817Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-review-comfy-fit-incredible-soundRead 15 October 2026Review: QCC5181 chipset alongside a discrete DAC and amp combo. The maker and other reviewers say only a latest-generation Qualcomm chipset. Only Tom's Guide names the part.

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Connections

Bluetooth2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Wireless connection Bluetooth 5.3.4Owner's manualcdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdfRead 23 October 2026Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless technology.

5.31Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026

AAC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026The page names AAC coding and runs its battery tests with AAC. The maker names no other codec, so SBC is not stored for this model.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2, BLE GATT2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2 and BLE GATT.

Bluetooth Low Energy, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP.

LE Audio

No2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026No LE Audio profile is listed in the specifications. Stuff says there is no LC3 or Bluetooth LE audio on board.

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: Multipoint connectivity. The manual says two devices at once.

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-237699Read 23 October 2026Question 14 says dual-device connectivity is not supported.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

22Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 5.3: Pi8 supports multipoint and can be connected to two devices simultaneously. Only one device at a time can play audio or make calls.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 5.1.2: Android devices running Marshmallow 6.0 or later that support the Google Fast Pair Service pair through a pop-up.

Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Google Fast Pair for Android devices.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8Read 15 October 2026Review: transmission between the earbuds has been reworked, including an increase in range to 10m through a new antenna. This is the maker claim as relayed by the reviewer. The reviewer saw two dropouts in testing.

10m2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 202610 m in an open space free of obstacles.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-237699Read 23 October 2026About 10 m effective connection distance without obstacles.4Owner's manualcdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdfRead 23 October 2026Wireless range 10 m in an open space without obstacles.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 5.1: iPhone, Android and Mac or PC pairing. The note on Windows 10 describes the Stereo and Hands-Free profiles. Section 8 covers streaming from a Mac over USB.

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Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android device running Marshmallow 6.0 or later that supports the Google Fast Pair Service.
Audio retransmission from the charging case	Connect an analogue or USB source to the case with the supplied 3.5 mm or USB-C cable. The case only sends the source audio to the earbuds. Earbud microphone signals are not sent back to the case.

Source2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026

BRedmi Buds 6 Lite

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Official licence

Made for iPhone2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Apple MFi Made For iPhone support.

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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45mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Earbuds 45 mAh, each earbud as listed.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-237699Read 23 October 2026The battery of the REDMI Buds 6 Lite cannot be replaced.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6.5
ANC on	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: up to 6.5 hours for earbuds with ANC on, plus 13.5 hours from the charging case. The 20 hour total is stated in the manual and the launch release says all figures are quoted with ANC on. Codec, volume and spatial settings are not stated. The information sheet footnote says pre-production hardware was tested with a smartphone.

BRedmi Buds 6 Lite

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	7
ANC off	AAC	Yes	38

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Up to 7 hours of music playback with the earbuds, ANC off. Up to 38 hours with the charging case. Tested by the maker with AAC at 50 percent volume and all other functions at default. The FAQ page says 36 hours with the case. The product and specs pages say 38 hours and are stored. No ANC on figure is stated.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Battery life on a single charge 7 hours. With the charging case 38 hours. Music playback, Bluetooth AAC connection, volume 50 percent, all other functions at default.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

38h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

The specification lists charge time as 2 hours and does not name the earbuds or the case. The manual says to allow up to 3 hours to fully charge.2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Charge time = 2 hours. Manual section 4: allow up to 3 hours to fully charge.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

15min1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: 15-minute charge = 2 hours playback.

10min1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026A 10 minute charge provides 2 hours of music playback. The case needs at least 20 percent charge. Tested with AAC, 50 percent volume, noise cancellation and transparency mode off.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

2h1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Same row. ANC, codec and volume conditions are not stated.

2h1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 20262 hours of music playback after a 10 minute charge, earbuds only.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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480mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Charging case 480 mAh. The case input is 5 V 500 mA max and its output is 5 V 200 mA max.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 4: USB-C socket on the charging case.

USB-C2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Type-C. The earbud input is 5 V 100 mA.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Wireless Charging Support: Yes.

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-237699Read 23 October 2026Question 18 says it does not support wireless charging. The case charges with a Type-C cable.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the case can be topped up wirelessly on a Qi pad. The maker names no standard.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 8: the case retransmits audio from a 3.5 mm analogue or USB source to the earbuds.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.2: touch-sensitive multi-function button area on the top face of each earbud.

Touch3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-237699Read 23 October 2026The touch area is on each earbud, left and right.4Owner's manualcdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdfRead 23 October 2026Function Overview page: double tap, triple tap and a 2 second hold on the touch area.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: on-ear volume control by tap and hold on either earbud, left down and right up. It replaces the noise mode and voice assistant gestures.

Touch3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-237699Read 23 October 2026Volume is set on the phone. Gestures can also be set to adjust earbud volume in the Bluetooth settings or the Xiaomi Earbuds app. No default gesture changes volume. Volume gestures do not work during Bluetooth calls.

Gestures

Single tap: play or pause, answer call, Double tap: next track, Triple tap: previous track, Double tap and hold: end call, Touch and hold left earbud for 1 second: switch noise cancelling and pass-through, Touch and hold right earbud for 1 second: voice assistant, Touch and hold either earbud: volume, left down and right up, when set in the app2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual Diagram 2 symbols for the taps and Quick Start Guide: hold the left earbud for noise cancelling and pass-through, the right earbud for voice assistant. The double tap and hold symbol is read as end call from the red phone icon. Volume on tap and hold is from TechRadar.

Double tap: answer or end a call, or play or pause music, Triple tap: reject a call, or skip to the next track, Hold 2 seconds: switch between transparency, noise cancellation and off3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-237699Read 23 October 2026Companion FAQ KA-243095 gives the same controls as the manual.4Owner's manualcdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdfRead 23 October 2026Double tap: call answer or end, music play or pause. Triple tap: call cancel or reject, music next track. Press and hold for 2 seconds: Transparency, Noise cancellation, Off. Gesture operations can be customized in the Xiaomi Earbuds app.

Remappable controls

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.3: the app can customise the multi-function button behaviour.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Gesture settings are only available in the Xiaomi Earbuds app.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-237699Read 23 October 2026Gestures can be set in the Bluetooth settings or in the Xiaomi Earbuds app.4Owner's manualcdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdfRead 23 October 2026Gesture operations can be customized via the Xiaomi Earbuds App.

Voice assistant

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.5: wear sensors in both earbuds pause audio when an earbud is removed. They can be switched off in the app.

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Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no hearing tests for creating personalised sound profiles.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Extra Small / Small / Medium / Large ear tips. The manual says medium tips are pre-fitted.

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Ear tip materials

Silicone8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8Read 15 October 2026Review: four different sizes of silicone eartip in the box. TechRadar also says silicone.

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no ear-tip fit tests. What Hi-Fi? says the app has no eartip fit test.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Water Resistance: IP54 (earbuds).

IP541Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026IP54 rating applies to the earbuds themselves, not the charging case. Tested by TUV SUD, report 704202404131-00.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-237699Read 23 October 2026The FAQ says the earbuds support IP54 dust and water protection.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Bowers & Wilkins Music1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page: Bowers & Wilkins Music app for setup and control.

Xiaomi Earbuds1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Xiaomi Earbuds app.

App platforms

iOS, Android2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 6: the app is free on iOS and Android.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026Android 6.0 and later in Google Play, iOS 14.0 and later in the App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 6.2: software updates through the app.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026The app installs online firmware upgrades.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Weight: Earbuds 7g (each).

4.2g(0.1 oz)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Weight of a single earbud 4.2 g, tolerance 0.2 g. Total weight 47 g, tolerance 1 g.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

46g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Weight: Charging case 46g. Earbuds are not included.

38.5g(1.4 oz)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Weight of charging case 38.5 g, tolerance 1 g. This is the case without the earbuds, since 2 x 4.2 g + 38.5 g is about the 47 g total.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width65Height52Depth29mm(2.6 × 2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Dimensions (Charging Case): 65 mm (w) x 29 mm (d) x 52 mm (h). The axes are labelled in the source.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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2AFZZM2349E14Owner's manualcdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdfRead 23 October 2026FCC ID 2AFZZM2349E1 is printed in the legal section for model M2349E1. One ID covers the earbuds and the case on this label.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Pi8 earbuds with medium ear tips, Extra small ear tips x2, Small ear tips x2, Large ear tips x2, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable, Literature pack with Quick Start Guide and Safety and Warranty2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 1 carton contents, with the Quick Start Guide and Safety and Warranty literature pack.

Redmi Buds 6 Lite, Charging case, User manual2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Redmi Buds 6 Lite x 1, charging case x 1, user manual x 1. The manual says no charging cable is in the package.4Owner's manualcdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdfRead 23 October 2026The charging page says the packaging does not include a charging cable. The package contents drawing shows the case, earbuds, two extra ear tip sizes marked L and S, and the manual.

Cables included

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging cable	0.6	1
3.5 mm jack to USB-C audio cable	0.8	1

Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Accessories: 60 cm USB-C to USB-C charging cable and 80 cm 3.5 mm jack to USB-C audio cable. Lengths are the published nominal figures.

BRedmi Buds 6 Lite

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Links

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Product page

www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.html1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-liteRead 23 October 2026This page.

Spec sheet

www.bowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw68d0bd69/downloads/ENGLISH-B&W-Pi8-Information-Sheet.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)bowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw68d0bd69/downloads/ENGLISH-B&W-Pi8-Information-Sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two page English Technical Information sheet. It repeats the manual specifications for features, codecs, microphones, drive units, battery, water resistance, accessories, case dimensions and weights. Its battery footnote says testing used pre-production hardware and software paired with a smartphone.

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specs2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026The full spec tab of the global product page.

Manual

www.bowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdf2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user manual, pages 2 to 8 of a 130 page multilingual PDF. Version file name Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdf.

cdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/328697/HDSD/huong-dan-su-dung-bud-6-lite-tieng-anh.pdfRead 23 October 2026Multilingual Redmi Buds 6 Lite manual in 16 languages, hosted as a copy by a retailer. The English section is on pages 3 to 9 of the PDF. No Xiaomi-hosted copy of the manual was found.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page: 2-year warranty valid from the date of purchase for select products. The US store is the market.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.