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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-playRead 23 October 2026The page and the Xiaomi shop list the product 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.

M2420E12Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Specs tab row Model: M2420E1. The German and British tabs show the same code.

GTIN / EAN

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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.

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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.

Available8Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Redmi-Buds-6-Play-Neue-Ohrhoerer-von-Xiaomi-mit-36h-Akkulaufzeit-und-AI-Geraeuschunterdrueckung-kosten-nur-gut-10-Euro.898791.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Orderable at Xiaomi Germany. Not stated as discontinued anywhere.

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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€10.998Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Redmi-Buds-6-Play-Neue-Ohrhoerer-von-Xiaomi-mit-36h-Akkulaufzeit-und-AI-Geraeuschunterdrueckung-kosten-nur-gut-10-Euro.898791.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Article of 8 Oct 2024: the Redmi Buds 6 Play is listed at Xiaomi Germany with a recommended price of 10.99 EUR, black only at that time. Retailer prices at first sale were higher, for example 18.90 EUR at Galaxus on 2 Sep 2024. Inside-digital lists a 14.99 EUR recommended price. The Xiaomi Germany listing is the maker price, so 10.99 is 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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DE, GB, MY3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026UK store specs tab. The German store (mi.com/de) also lists the product, and Lowyat reports sale in Malaysia.8Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Redmi-Buds-6-Play-Neue-Ohrhoerer-von-Xiaomi-mit-36h-Akkulaufzeit-und-AI-Geraeuschunterdrueckung-kosten-nur-gut-10-Euro.898791.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Germany.10Press articlelowyat.net/2024/332083/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026Article of 11 Sep 2024: on sale in Malaysia at RM69, a retail price in MYR.

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.

Black, White, Pink, Blue2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Specs tab lists Black, White, Blue and Pink. The German tab lists only Black and White. The support FAQ lists Black, White, Pink and Blue.

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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-ear4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Functions Q27 and Frequently Asked Questions Q8: the earbuds have an in-ear design with ear caps inserted into the ear.

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.

Stemless8Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Redmi-Buds-6-Play-Neue-Ohrhoerer-von-Xiaomi-mit-36h-Akkulaufzeit-und-AI-Geraeuschunterdrueckung-kosten-nur-gut-10-Euro.898791.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026The article describes a bean-shaped bud and not a stem.10Press articlelowyat.net/2024/332083/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026The Play is the only one of the three Buds 6 models with no stems on the buds.

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 Play

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	10	1

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026Page: 10mm large dynamic driver. One driver per earbud is the normal in-ear layout and the specs tab lists one speaker impedance. The page does not say per earbud in words.

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-playRead 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.

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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-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Frequency response range 20Hz~20KHz. No conditions given.

Impedance

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16Ω2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Speaker impedance 16 ohm, rated power 5 mW, maximum power 10 mW.

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

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104dB4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Sensitivity 104 +/- 3 dB at 1000 Hz with 0.126 V input. The reference is not stored as per 1 mW or per 1 V because the maker names neither.

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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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Standard, Enhance bass, Enhance voice, Enhance treble, Enhance volume1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026Footnote: 5 preset EQ modes are standard, enhance bass, enhance voice, enhance treble and enhance volume, set in the Xiaomi Earbuds app. Reviewers say there is no custom EQ.

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

No4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Functions Q4: the earbuds do not have a noise reduction function and only support single microphone call noise reduction.

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

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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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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.

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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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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 Play

ANC	Hours (h)
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Source11Reviewearbudsarena.com/redmi-buds-6-play-reviewRead 23 October 2026Reviewer test: about 6 hours of continuous playback from the earbuds at 100 percent volume. Codec and firmware are not stated. China-Gadgets measured about 6 hours at mixed volume. The reviewer says the 36 hour total with the case holds up well.

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-playRead 23 October 2026Page: AI noise reduction for calls. The support FAQ says the earbuds have no noise cancelling and only single microphone call noise reduction.

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

Bluetooth4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Overview Q3: connects to Android and iOS phones by Bluetooth 5.4. No other connection is listed.

Bluetooth

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

5.41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 20267Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/95XIS1182/Redmi_Buds_6_Play_User_Manual_sk_ATC.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications page 7: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026The battery footnote names SBC decoding. The support FAQ and the manual state SBC only.4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Q4 and Q32: audio decoding protocol is SBC and AAC is not supported. China-Gadgets says SBC and AAC, which the maker contradicts.7Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/95XIS1182/Redmi_Buds_6_Play_User_Manual_sk_ATC.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications page 7: supported audio codecs SBC.

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.

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth protocols: Bluetooth Low Energy, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP. Low Energy is not a profile and is not stored.

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.

No4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026FAQ Q16: by default the earbuds connect to one device at a time. Scarbir and PB Tech also state no multipoint.

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.

14Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026One device at a time.

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-playRead 23 October 2026

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-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Communication range 10 m in open space free of obstacles.7Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/95XIS1182/Redmi_Buds_6_Play_User_Manual_sk_ATC.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications page 7: 10 m in 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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Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026Page: supports low latency mode. The page footnote gives 180 ms as the delay between audio reception by the earbuds and audio output. The support FAQ gives 330 to 336 ms. The two figures are not stored.

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.

Android, iOS4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Overview Q3: Android and iOS can connect, and no app is needed for the Bluetooth connection.

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.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

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BRedmi Buds 6 Play

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Bluetooth to Android and iOS. Calls use the earbud microphone.

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 Play

Feature	Needs
Low latency mode	The product page footnote lists the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and POCO F6 as models that support low latency and says more models are being adapted. The support FAQ says it turns on by holding the touch area of both earbuds for 1.5 seconds outside calls, or in the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
Google Fast Pair	Android devices with Google Play services 11.7 or later, which covers Android 6.0 and later. Fast Pair switches off for 5 minutes after three cancelled attempts.
Xiaomi Earbuds app	Android 6.0 or later (app version 1.20.0i or later) or iOS 14.0 or later (app version 1.11.0 or later). Touch control settings are only available in the app.
Pop-up with battery levels	Only some Xiaomi phones with Pair compatible devices turned on in the Bluetooth additional settings.
10-minute fast charge for 3 hours of music	The charging case needs at least 35 percent battery.

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026Footnotes on low latency, Google Fast Pair, the Xiaomi Earbuds app and the 10-minute fast charge.

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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57mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Earbuds 57 mAh. No typical or rated wording.

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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No4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Charging Q9: the earbud batteries are built in and 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 Play

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	SBC	No	7.5
ANC off	SBC	Yes	36

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026Footnote: tested by Xiaomi at 50 percent volume with noise reduction off and SBC decoding. 7.5 hours on one charge and 36 hours with the case. Xiaomi internal labs.

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

7.5h=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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7.5h=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

36h=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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60min4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Charging Q1: the earbuds are fully charged in approximately no more than 60 minutes, depending on the case battery. The earbuds were charged in the case.

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.

Charging case input is 5 V 800 mA max and output is 5 V 340 mA max. The earbuds take 5 V 170 mA max. A fully charged case recharges the earbuds about 3.5 times. A charging cable is not in the box. The manual says the charger should supply between 0.15 W and 4 W.4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Charging Q3: a full case charges the dual earbuds 3.5 times. Spec tab: case input 5 V 800 mA, case output 5 V 340 mA, earbud input 5 V 170 mA. Q12 of the FAQ section: no charging cable in the package. The manual gives the 0.15 W to 4 W charger range. China-Gadgets says 4.5 recharges, which differs from the maker.7Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/95XIS1182/Redmi_Buds_6_Play_User_Manual_sk_ATC.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2: no charging cable in the package. Specifications page 7: charger power between 0.15 W and 4 W. Case input 5 V 800 mA and output 5 V 340 mA, earbuds input 5 V 170 mA.

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-playRead 23 October 202610 minutes of charging for up to 3 hours of music. Xiaomi internal labs.

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.

3h1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026Up to 3 hours of music playback from a 10-minute charge. The earbuds play for these hours, since the page states music playback and not a total with the case.

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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600mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Charging case 600 mAh. No typical or rated wording.

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-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Charging port Type-C.7Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/95XIS1182/Redmi_Buds_6_Play_User_Manual_sk_ATC.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications page 7: Type-C.

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.

No4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Charging Q1: the product supports wired charging.

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.

Touch1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 20266Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309144Read 23 October 2026Touch areas on the earbuds and a function key on the case for pairing and reset.

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.

Touch4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026FAQ Q35: the default is the phone volume button. The touch control table says volume up and down are available as custom gestures in the Xiaomi Earbuds app, so volume on the earbuds needs a custom gesture.

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: play or pause music, answer or end a call, Triple tap: next track, reject a call, Press and hold for 2 seconds: wake the phone's voice assistant, Triple tap both earbuds at once: forced pairing, Press and hold both earbuds for 1.5 seconds: low latency mode on or off4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Touch control table: double tap, triple tap, press and hold for 2 s, triple tap on both earbuds. The low latency toggle is in the FAQ on low latency.6Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309144Read 23 October 2026Touch control table: double tap, triple tap, triple tap on both earbuds for forced pairing, press and hold for 2 s for the phone voice assistant.

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-playRead 23 October 2026

Voice assistant

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Phone voice assistant1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 20266Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309144Read 23 October 2026Press and hold for 2 s wakes the voice assistant of the mobile phone.

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.

No4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026FAQ Q6: the earbuds do not support the in-ear detection pause function.

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.

S, M, L4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Accessories Q1: ear caps in S, M and L, 3 pairs, with M fitted on the earbuds.12Reviewchina-gadgets.de/redmi-buds-6-play-in-ear-testRead 23 October 2026Three pairs of ear tips in S, M and L.

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.

Silicone4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026The FAQ says ear caps only. Telefonino calls them silicone ear tips.13Press articletelefonino.net/notizie/redmi-buds-6-active-6-lite-e-6-play-in-europa-prezzi-da-1799eRead 23 October 2026Article of 2 Sep 2024: in-ear design without a stem and silicone ear tips.

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).

IPX41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026IPX4 applies to the earbuds only, not the charging case. Tested to IEC 60529 by Dongguan Nore Testing Centre, report 704202405026-00. One retailer lists IP54, which the maker does not state.

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-playRead 23 October 2026Xiaomi Earbuds app for EQ and touch control settings.

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-playRead 23 October 2026Android 6.0 and later and iOS 14.0 and later.

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.

Yes12Reviewchina-gadgets.de/redmi-buds-6-play-in-ear-testRead 23 October 2026Review lists firmware updates in the Xiaomi Earbuds app, with five EQ presets, low latency mode, renaming and gesture customization.

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).

3.825g(0.1 oz)5Maker product pagemi.com/ph/support/faq/details/KA-309000Read 23 October 2026Each earbud weighs approximately 3.825 g with a tolerance of +/- 0.2 g. The spec tab says 3.6 g for one earbud, a figure it labels as Xiaomi internal lab data. The two maker pages differ. The FAQ figure is stored because Earbudsarena also reports 3.8 g per earbud.

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.

38.98g(1.4 oz)5Maker product pagemi.com/ph/support/faq/details/KA-309000Read 23 October 2026The charging case weighs around 38.98 g. With both earbuds in the case the total is about 46.65 g, tolerance +/- 2 g, so 38.98 g is the empty case. The spec tab says 32.8 g for the case and 40.0 g in total, which differs. The FAQ figure is stored because Earbudsarena also reports 39.2 g for the case.

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.

Width53.9Height27.4Depth53.9mm(2.1 × 1.1 × 2.1 in)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Charging case L53.9 x W53.9 x H27.4 mm. Length and width are equal, so width and depth are both 53.9 mm and the height is 27.4 mm. The earbud is listed as L20.6 x W14.5 x H22 mm, and the length axis is not stored as depth.

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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2AFZZM2420E17Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/95XIS1182/Redmi_Buds_6_Play_User_Manual_sk_ATC.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6: FCC ID 2AFZZM2420E1 and IC 25903-M2420E1. Slovak copy of the Xiaomi user manual hosted by the distributor ATC.

Other certifications

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BQB, CE, CB, IECEE, NTRA, EAC, FAC, SDPPI, SUBTEL, MTC, BIS, ETA, IC, KC, TELEC, PSE, NCC, BSMI, NTC, SIRIM, IMDA, NBTC, RoHS4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Overview Q6 lists BQB, CE, CB, IECEE, NTRA, EAC, FAC, SDPPI, SUBTEL, MTC, BIS, ETA, FCC ID, IC, KC, TELEC, PSE, NCC, BSMI, NTC, SIRIM, IMDA and NBTC. Q7 says it complies with RoHS. FCC ID is stored in its own field.

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 Play earbuds, Charging case, Ear caps (S, M and L), User manual2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Package contents: earbuds, charging case, user manual, one S ear cap and one L ear cap. The FAQ says the M ear caps are already on the earbuds.4Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-309446Read 23 October 2026Accessories Q1: ear caps and a user manual. Q12: no charging cable.

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 Play

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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-play1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-playRead 23 October 2026Global maker product 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-play/specs2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-6-play/specsRead 23 October 2026Global specs tab.

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.

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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.