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Redmi Buds 8 Lite vs Skullcandy Method 540 ANC

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General

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Series

REDMI Buds1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026

Method1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Maker line name Method, as in Method 360 ANC.

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

M2539E1, BHR08OMGL, BHR08OLGL, BHR08OJGL2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Specs page lists model M2539E1.9Retailer pageelectrocity.ie/product/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-lite-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-with-anc-blackRead 23 October 2026Retailer lists model BHR08OMGL for the black pair.10Retailer pagecomputermania.co.za/products/redmi-buds-8-lite-whiteRead 23 October 2026Retailer lists SKU BHR08OLGL for the white pair.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pcs-and-accessories/audio-devices/korvaklapid/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-lite-blue-1550881Read 23 October 2026Retailer lists product code BHR08OJGL for the blue pair.

S2MFW-T001, S2MFW-T987, S2MFW-T7401Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Store product data SKUs: S2MFW-T001 Bone, S2MFW-T987 Primer, S2MFW-T740 True Black.2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store product data SKUs for the three colours.

GTIN / EAN

693255447188010Retailer pagecomputermania.co.za/products/redmi-buds-8-lite-whiteRead 23 October 2026Barcode of the white pair BHR08OLGL as listed by the retailer. Barcodes of the black and blue pairs were not found.

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

15 January 20264Press articlegsmarena.com/xiaomi_mijia_smart_audio_glasses_and_redmi_buds_8_lite_debut-news-71123.phpRead 23 October 2026Xiaomi held its European launch event on 15 January 2026 and expanded its wearables with the Redmi Buds 8 Lite. German retailers listed the pair a few days earlier.

8 January 20268Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-earbuds-put-ai-in-your-ears-but-theres-a-catchRead 15 October 2026Article dated 8 January 2026: the newly launched Method 540 ANC.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: unveiled on January 8, 2026 at the annual CES tech conference.

Status

Available5Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Mit-ANC-und-sogar-noch-guenstiger-Xiaomi-Redmi-Buds-8-Lite-starten-offiziell-in-Deutschland.1205207.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Xiaomi sells the pair directly in Germany and so does Amazon.

Available1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Store page has an Add to cart button at 149.99 USD.8Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-earbuds-put-ai-in-your-ears-but-theres-a-catchRead 15 October 2026Available now in the US per the article.

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.

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$149.991Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store price 149.99 USD, the same as the launch reporting. Excludes sales tax.8Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-earbuds-put-ai-in-your-ears-but-theres-a-catchRead 15 October 2026Available now in the US for 149.99 USD.

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.

€22.994Press articlegsmarena.com/xiaomi_mijia_smart_audio_glasses_and_redmi_buds_8_lite_debut-news-71123.phpRead 23 October 2026Retail price of EUR 23 at the European launch. Tax treatment not stated.5Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Mit-ANC-und-sogar-noch-guenstiger-Xiaomi-Redmi-Buds-8-Lite-starten-offiziell-in-Deutschland.1205207.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Xiaomi and Amazon in Germany at EUR 22.99 on 15 January 2026. An earlier German retailer listing was EUR 25.

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

EU4Press articlegsmarena.com/xiaomi_mijia_smart_audio_glasses_and_redmi_buds_8_lite_debut-news-71123.phpRead 23 October 2026European launch. Price in EUR.

US, GB, EU, CA1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store. The UK, EU and Canada stores list the same three SKUs in their product data.3Maker product pageskullcandy.co.uk/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026UK store product data lists the same SKUs, priced in GBP. GBP is not stored.4Maker product pageskullcandy.eu/en-de/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026EU store product data lists the same SKUs, priced in EUR. No launch price source was found for the EU, so no EUR price is stored.5Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026Canada store product data lists the same SKUs, priced in CAD.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, Black, White2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026

Bone, Primer, True Black1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Colour selector: Bone, Primer and True Black. TechRadar saw only black and white at its review time.2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store product data: option values Bone, Primer and True Black.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Sold as everyday budget earbuds with no gaming or sport positioning.

Music1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Maker sells it as noise canceling earbuds for everyday and on-the-go listening. The store tags include gym and travel. Stored as music, not as sport.

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-ear1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Ships with three ear tip sizes.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026FAQ refers to the in-ear design and to choosing ear tips for comfort.

In-ear1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: ear gels and fit fins in S, M and L. The store tags the product as in ear.

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

Stem6Reviewchina-gadgets.de/redmi-buds-8-lite-kopfhoerer-testRead 23 October 2026Review calls them classic stem in-ear earbuds.7Reviewgadgetbytenepal.com/redmi-buds-8-lite-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review describes stem-style earbuds with silicone ear tips.

Stemless1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page gallery shows a compact earbud body with a gel tip and no stalk.

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

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Either bud1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page feature list: Use Either Bud Solo.

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.

ARedmi Buds 8 Lite

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12.4	1

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 202612.4mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic driver.6Reviewchina-gadgets.de/redmi-buds-8-lite-kopfhoerer-testRead 23 October 2026Review spec table lists 2 x 12.4 mm drivers for the pair, so one per earbud.

BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC

Diameter (mm)
12

Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Driver Diameter 12mm. The page does not state the driver type, the role or the count per earbud.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 12mm drivers with tuning by Bose.

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

Dynamic1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026

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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

Titanium1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Described as a titanium-diaphragm driver with a titanium-coated interior.

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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.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Frequency response range 20Hz-20kHz. Test conditions not stated.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Same range.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Frequency Response 20Hz - 20KHz. Test conditions are not stated.

Impedance

32Ω2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026FAQ gives 32 ohm plus or minus 10 percent.

16Ω1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Impedance 16 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.

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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.

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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.

106Reviewchina-gadgets.de/redmi-buds-8-lite-kopfhoerer-testRead 23 October 2026Review says the app has a custom equalizer with 10-band faders. The maker does not state the band count.

51Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Customizable 5-Band EQ Mode.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Preset EQ and custom 5-band EQ section.

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

Standard, Enhance treble, Enhance bass, Enhance voice, Volume boost1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Five preset EQ modes plus a custom curve.

Music, Bass Boost, Podcast1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: 3 Preset EQ modes (Music, Bass Boost and Podcast). The help page adds a Custom mode, which is not stored as a preset.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Preset EQ section lists Music, Bass Boost, Podcast and Custom. One sentence also names movies, which the list does not. Custom is not stored as a preset.

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.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Adjustable 4-Mic Active Noise Canceling.

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

Hybrid1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Maker describes a Hybrid ANC solution with integrated microphones.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026FAQ: supports Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation. China-Gadgets reports only two outward microphones per bud and no inner microphone, which conflicts with the hybrid label.

Hybrid7Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/the-feed/sound-by-bose-method-360-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Maker blog: adjustable 4-mic hybrid ANC. The same blog lists 42 hours with ANC off, wear detection and LE Audio in a side-by-side table that shares values with the Method 360 ANC. Those three claims are not stored because the product page and help page do not state them.

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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41Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: adjustable 4-mic active noise canceling. Four microphones across the pair.

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

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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.

42dB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Maker test. The product reaches 42 dB only in a certain frequency range.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Footnote 11 refers to transparency mode and the app adjusts noise cancellation modes.7Reviewgadgetbytenepal.com/redmi-buds-8-lite-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review tested the transparency mode.

Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode. The help page describes a slider in the app.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Adjustable ANC and Stay-Aware section: a slider in the app sets the Stay-Aware level.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026T-shaped wind-noise reduction structure with wind-noise detection algorithms. Maker figure of 6 m/s for the wind-noise reduction speed.

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Measured

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

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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

China-Gadgets reports that the AI noise reduction reliably cuts steady background noise such as machines and traffic, and that voice stays clear. It works less well when the noise is other voices, such as in a cafe or on a full train.6Reviewchina-gadgets.de/redmi-buds-8-lite-kopfhoerer-testRead 23 October 2026Written review with test recordings by the reviewer. No lab measurement.

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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.

ARedmi Buds 8 Lite

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.5
Yes	4

Source7Reviewgadgetbytenepal.com/redmi-buds-8-lite-reviewRead 23 October 2026Around 4 hours with ANC on at about 80 percent volume in daily use. Codec not stated.8Reviewscarbir.com/tws/redmi-buds-8-lite-vs-activeRead 23 October 2026Reviewer reaches 5.5 hours on one charge with ANC on. Volume, codec and firmware not stated.

BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC

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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.

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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.

41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Maker names dual-mic AI ENC and dual microphones.6Reviewchina-gadgets.de/redmi-buds-8-lite-kopfhoerer-testRead 23 October 2026Review says each earbud has two microphones, one on top of the housing and one at the end of the stem.

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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.

46Reviewchina-gadgets.de/redmi-buds-8-lite-kopfhoerer-testRead 23 October 2026Two per earbud as the review states. No inner microphone is listed.

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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

AI1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Dual-channel AI noise suppression algorithm.

AI1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Clear Voice Smart Mic. The help page says it uses artificial intelligence to isolate the speaker's voice.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Clear Voice Smart Mic section: artificial intelligence isolates the speaker's voice and reduces background noise.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Natural Voice Sidetone for Calls.

Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list and specs: Bluetooth 5.3 only.

Bluetooth

5.42Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026

5.31Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Connection Type Bluetooth 5.3. The page does not list codecs.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026SBC and AAC codecs.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026AAC and SBC.

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Bluetooth profiles

Bluetooth Low Energy, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026

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LE Audio

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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 pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Dual-device connectivity with automatic call switching. The FAQ says the pair connects to one device at a time, so the two maker pages disagree.

Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Multipoint Pairing.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Multipoint Pairing section: pair with two devices at once, but they do not play simultaneously.10Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-540-anc-gets-skull-ai-151116Read 15 October 2026News article: Bluetooth multipoint.

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

21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Dual-device pairing.

26Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Multipoint Pairing section: two devices at once. The earbuds reconnect to the two most recently paired devices.

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 Pair1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026

Google Fast Pair1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Google Fast Pair.10Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-540-anc-gets-skull-ai-151116Read 15 October 2026News article: Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast Pair and Bluetooth multipoint.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Communication range 10 m in open space free of obstacles.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026About 10 m in an unobstructed, open environment.

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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

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Switch it on in the phone's Bluetooth sound settings or by holding both touch areas. The FAQ says it can be turned on or off when the codec is SBC. No latency figure is published.

Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Skullcandy help page lists Low-Latency Mode in the app. The product page does not.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026App list: turn on Low-Latency Mode to improve performance for gaming or streaming video. TechRadar also lists it.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the app can turn on low-latency mode.

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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.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Supported devices: Android and iOS.

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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.

ARedmi Buds 8 Lite

Feature	Needs
Xiaomi Earbuds app	Android 6.0 or later (app version 1.29.0i and above) or iOS 14.0 or later (version 1.21.0 and above).
Custom EQ	Needs the Xiaomi Earbuds app. On phones with Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and above it can also be set in the Bluetooth settings.
Low latency mode	Set in the phone's Bluetooth sound settings. The FAQ says the switch works when the codec is SBC.

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Footnotes 3, 6 and 8 on the product page.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Low latency FAQ.

BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC

Feature	Needs
Skull AI	Needs the Skull-iQ app. It is free for a limited time and then a monthly or yearly subscription.
Spotify Tap	Needs the Spotify app on the phone and an active Spotify account.
Multipoint	Two devices stay connected but they do not play audio at the same time. Turn multipoint off in the app before a firmware update.
Skullcandy app	Supported on mobile devices only. There is no app support on PC, iPad or MacBook.

Source6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Multipoint, Spotify Tap, firmware update and new features sections.

Official licence

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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.

45mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Earbuds: 45mAh.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026The battery capacity of the earbuds is 45 mAh.

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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.

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026FAQ: the product has a built-in lithium-ion polymer battery that cannot be replaced.

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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.

ARedmi Buds 8 Lite

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	4.5

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026The 8 hours also state ANC and dual-device connection disabled. The 36 hours are described as manufacturer test data that simulates real-life scenarios, with no ANC state given. Stored as ANC off like the 8 hours.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Battery life on a single charge 8 hours and with the case 36 hours. Music playback, Bluetooth AAC, volume 50 percent, other functions default.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Call duration 4.5 hours with AAC encoding and ANC off. Standby time of 30 hours with ANC off has no field.

BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	9
ANC on	Yes	32
ANC off	No	11
ANC off	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list and FAQ: ANC on 9 hours in the earbuds and 23 hours in the case, 32 hours total. ANC off 11 hours in the earbuds and 29 hours in the case, 40 hours total. Volume and codec are not stated. The maker blog gives 42 hours with ANC off and the help page says up to 30 hours with ANC on. The product page figures are stored.

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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

11h=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.

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9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

11h=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.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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.

60min3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026About 60 minutes for the earbuds from 0 to 100 percent in a fully charged case. It varies with the case battery level.

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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.

Earbud input 5 V 150 mA. Charging case input 5 V 800 mA and output 5 V 300 mA. Recommended charging temperature 15 to 35 C. The FAQ says a Type-C cable and a 5 V charger charge the case. The earbuds charge in the case.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Charging section of the specs page.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Charging FAQ.

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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.

10min1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026

10min1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Rapid Charge, 10 minutes gives 2 hours.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Footnote 11: 2 hours of playback after a 10 minute charge when the case battery is at least 20 percent. AAC, 50 percent volume, noise cancellation and transparency off.

2h1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026FAQ: the earbuds get 2 hours of battery after 10 minutes in their case. This is earbuds-only playback. ANC and volume are not stated.

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.

475mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Charging case: 475mAh.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026

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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.

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Same FAQ answer, which does not separate the earbuds and the case.

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Case charging port

USB-C2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026

USB-C6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Charging section: the case charges from a power source with the USB-C charging cable and has a single LED next to the USB-C port.

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

No2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026The maker lists only a Type-C charging port.6Reviewchina-gadgets.de/redmi-buds-8-lite-kopfhoerer-testRead 23 October 2026Review states that wireless charging is not possible.

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

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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.

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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.

Touch1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Touch control area on the outer side of each earbud.

Touch6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Quick start default controls use taps and a 1 second hold on either bud. TechRadar says the controls are touch. The help page also calls the control a Main Function Button.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: each bud has touch controls if you tap on its body.

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

Touch3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Volume up and down are not set by default. They can be assigned to a gesture in the Xiaomi Earbuds app.

Touch6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Customize button functions lists volume up and volume down as options. They are not default gestures.

Gestures

Double-tap: play or pause, answer or end a call, Triple-tap: next track, Press and hold for 2 seconds: switch noise cancellation mode, Hold and press during an incoming call: reject the call1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Default settings. More gestures in the Bluetooth settings of Xiaomi phones or in the app.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Control list.

Single tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double tap: next track, Triple tap: switch between ANC on, Stay-Aware mode and ANC off, Hold for 1 second: end a call, reject an incoming call, or launch Spotify, Hold for 3 seconds: start pairing mode for a second device6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Quick start default user controls. The page text is flattened, so the mapping of actions to gestures follows its order. A 3 second hold on either bud starts pairing mode in the multipoint steps.

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Customisable gestures in the app or in Xiaomi phone Bluetooth settings.

Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Customize Button Functions.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Customize button functions: single, double, triple tap and 1 second hold on both buds can be set in the app. Not every function can be changed.

Voice assistant

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Skull AI1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: Skull AI voice assistant, activated with OK, Skully.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Skull AI Beta, OK Skully. Free for a limited time and then paid.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026FAQ: wearing detection not supported.

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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.

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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.

S, M, L3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026S ear tips x 2 and L ear tips x 2 in the box. M tips are fitted on the earbuds.

S, M, L1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Ear Gel sizes S, M, L.10Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-540-anc-gets-skull-ai-151116Read 15 October 2026News article, 12 January 2026: three pairs of ear tips.

Ear tip materials

Silicone7Reviewgadgetbytenepal.com/redmi-buds-8-lite-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review says silicone ear tips.

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

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Fins1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Fit Fin sizes S, M, L.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: fins wedge the buds into the ear.

Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026Earbuds only. Tested by TUV SUD, report 704202508597-00. Not for hot water, bathing or showering.

IPX41Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant. No rating is stated for the case.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Xiaomi Earbuds1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026

Skull-iQ1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026FAQ: download the Skull-iQ app. The app store listing is named Skullcandy.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026

Android, iOS6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026The Skullcandy app is supported on mobile devices only. The US page links the iOS and Google Play app stores.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026The app supports firmware updates.

Yes6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Firmware over the air updates through the Skullcandy app.

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.

4.5g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Weight of a single earbud 4.5g (plus or minus 0.2g).3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-649332Read 23 October 2026Approximately 4.5 g.

11g(0.4 oz)1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Weight Buds 11g each.

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.

35.2g(1.2 oz)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Specs page lists weight of charging case 35.2g (plus or minus 2g) and a separate total weight of 45.3g. The FAQ calls 35.2 g the total with both earbuds in the case, which does not fit the spec sheet.

72g(2.5 oz)1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Case 72g.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: charging case 72g.

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

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Width36Height102Depth29mm(1.4 × 4 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Product gallery drawing with front and side views: 1.4 in (3.6 cm) wide, 1.1 in (2.9 cm) deep and 4 in (10.2 cm) high. Converted exactly to mm. The height excludes the clip ring. TechRadar gives 3.6 x 2.9 x 10.2 cm for the case.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the case measures 3.6 x 2.9 x 10.2 cm. The axes are not labelled in the text, so the product gallery drawing sets them.

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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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

REDMI Buds 8 Lite x 1, Charging case x 1, User manual x 1, S ear tip 2pcs, L ear tip 2pcs2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026Medium tips are fitted on the earbuds. No cable is listed. China-Gadgets and Gadgetbyte say a charging cable was in their box.

Method 540 ANC True Wireless Earbuds, Charging Case, Ear Gel sizes: S, M, L, Fit Fin sizes: S, M, L, User Guide1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026What's in the box list. The list shows no cable. The help page mentions an included USB-C charging cable.

Cables included

ARedmi Buds 8 Lite

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BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Charging section: the included USB-C charging cable. The product page box list does not show a cable.

Links

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Product page

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-liteRead 23 October 2026

www.skullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specs2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-lite/specsRead 23 October 2026

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Manual

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www.skullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-anc6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Maker product help page for the Method 540 ANC with setup, controls, app and charging. It is the online guide. No PDF user guide 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.

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1year1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Store page: 1-Year Limited Warranty. US market.

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