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General

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Series

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

Liberty1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact product name in the Liberty series. D1203 Pro reference, excluding D1204 Pro Max and non-Pro Liberty 5.

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.

D1203, D1203Z312Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-guinness-world-records-certified-call-quality-blue/JJ858R97R8Read 8 October 2026Exact Blue US retail listing Model D1203Z31. D1203 family identity is separately confirmed by official user guide and declaration. No Pro Max model is included.

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.

21 May 20263Maker product pagesoundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/what-is-anker-thusRead 8 October 2026What soundcore Earbuds Will Feature ANKER Thus section explicitly dates Liberty 5 Pro launch at Anker Day May 21 2026 in New York.

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 pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026The exact US product page offers standalone Liberty 5 Pro for purchase. Charger bundles are excluded.

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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soundcore Liberty 4 Pro21Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202605/27/65209.htmlRead 23 October 2026PhileWeb's launch report names the Liberty 4 Pro as the previous model of the Liberty 5 Pro series.22Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Expert Reviews names the Liberty 4 Pro as a predecessor of the Liberty 5 Pro.

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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$169.994Maker product pagesoundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 8 October 2026Quick Comparison Table MSRP row, Liberty 5 Pro column. Intro explicitly says all prices are MSRP as of May 2026. US dollar launch list price excluding sales tax, corroborated by launch-day reviews. Current sales and Pro Max price are excluded.

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.

US1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026US retail reference. Manufacturer US store and exact D1203Z31 Best Buy listing prove US availability.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Pearl Blue1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Reference is the original Pearl Blue colour selector. Other marketed colours are excluded from this exact reference file.

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 pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer Earbuds category and product description for music listening. Calling features do not make this a dedicated office headset.

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-ear5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide explicitly says insert the earbud into the ear canal and select ear tips for a seal.

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.

Stem5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview explicitly identifies the control area on earbud stems. SoundGuys calls the shape stemless, while What Hi-Fi describes an outer stem attached to the body. Maker wording takes precedence.

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

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Either bud5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls table gives Using Single Earbud controls for both L/R earbuds. One earbud can stay in the case while the other is used, confirmed in exact-model support FAQ.

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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	9.2	1

Source5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs: Driver Unit 9.2 mm dynamic driver. Singular driver per earbud. No extra tweeter or microphone counted as an audio transducer. Acoustic role left unspecified.

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

Dynamic5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly identifies dynamic driver technology.

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.

Wool-Paper Diaphragm1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specs, Drivers row: 9.2 mm Wool-Paper Diaphragm Drivers.

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.

Min10 HzMax40 kHz5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states Frequency Response 10 Hz to 40 kHz. This is the product acoustic claim, not codec transmission bandwidth. Tolerance and measurement conditions are unstated. Tabletowo lists 20 Hz lower limit. Maker manual takes precedence.

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.

17Ω5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states 17 ohms. No sensitivity reference is inferred.

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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96kHz13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly identifies Hi-Res Audio Wireless 24-bit/96 kHz for exact Liberty 5 Pro. LDAC source on Android 8+ and app Preferred audio quality required. No 32-bit inference from codec theoretical capability.

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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24bits13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly identifies 24-bit/96 kHz device high-resolution wireless support. Does not assert lossless Bluetooth playback.

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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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Personalized EQ Adjustment section says HearID 5.0 tests hearing, analyzes taste and generates a custom EQ profile.

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.

813Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026App and Sound Features describes custom eight-band equalizer 100 Hz to 12.8 kHz, corroborated by What Hi-Fi and TechRadar exact Pro reviews.

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.

soundcore Signature, Clear Vocals, Powerful Bass, Calm and Soothing, Balanced for Pure Enjoyment, Soundcore Balanced6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound Effects lists these five named presets. The separately cited exact Pro review documents later addition of Soundcore Balanced. Unnamed Custom slots are excluded.13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026App section reports an update during exact Pro testing added Soundcore Balanced and made it the default. Original soundcore Signature remained available. This entry adds the explicitly named later firmware preset to the five documented manual presets. Firmware number is not published.

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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Dolby Audio6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dolby Audio section explicitly names static and head-tracked spatial listening modes. No Dolby Atmos codec decoding is inferred.

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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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dolby Audio, Music Mode, Head Tracking option changes surround sound with head movement.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound identifies Noise Cancellation mode.

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.

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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.

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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound Adaptive mode adjusts cancellation to environment. This is adaptive cancellation, not automatically blended ambient audio.

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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56Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound explicitly identifies Noise Cancellation levels 1 to 5. Normal, Adaptive and Transparency modes are not additional manual strength levels.

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.

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound and Controls explicitly name Transparency.

Adjustable transparency

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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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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Easy Chat lowers music and changes ANC to Transparency when talking. It requires ANC mode and restores original settings after default five seconds without speech.

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.

Yes8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/fr/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-I-encounter-wind-noise-when-using-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-outdoorsRead 8 October 2026Exact-model support directs App > Ambient Sound > Noise Cancellation > Wind Noise Reduction. This is selectable processing, recommended only outdoors in windy conditions.

Measured

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

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The default tuning emphasizes bass. The reviewer found ANC changed the sound. Custom EQ can reduce the bass emphasis.14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Reviewer sound listening notes on exact Pro sample supplied by manufacturer, one-week test. Firmware, codec and target curve unreported. Numerical bass/treble/THD values are unavailable.

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.

Voices were clear in ideal conditions with occasional popping. Background noise was reduced in office and street tests. Wind tests added reverberation to speech.14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Reviewer ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant microphone tests. Clear Calls was recommended for noisy use. Firmware, phone and codec unreported. No numeric microphone bandwidth inferred.

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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

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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.

87Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Call Freely section: ten-sensor matrix has eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction sensors across earbuds. All eight mics feed the call model. Case microphones are excluded.

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.

87Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Eight physical MEMS microphones across the pair. The two bone-conduction sensors are excluded from microphone total. No separate case sensor count is imported.

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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Yes7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Call Freely section explicitly identifies two bone conduction sensors detecting cranial-bone vibration.

Mic noise reduction

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

AI7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026THUS on-device large neural-net model cross-references microphone and bone-conduction streams to isolate voice from 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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Connectivity

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Chip

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ANKER Thus AI1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Product Specs, Special Features and ANKER Thus AI Chip sections. No unstated processor part number.

Connections

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

Bluetooth9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Powering On & Pairing and Multi-Device Connection document Bluetooth audio. Case USB-C is a charging port, not an asserted USB audio path.

Bluetooth

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

6.19Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states BT 6.1 for earbuds. Case Bluetooth 6.0 is not used as earbud version.

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.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specifications FAQ explicitly lists AAC, SBC and LDAC. Earbud Bluetooth 6.1 is separate from case Bluetooth 6.0.

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.

Yes9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Multi-Device Connection allows concurrent source connections. Pairing memory is not this field.

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.

39Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Number of Connected Devices: default two, maximum three simultaneous Bluetooth source 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 Pair9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Powering On & Pairing explicitly documents Google Fast Pair with Android 6.0 or later.

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.

10m9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs publishes 10 m / 33 ft range. Claim only, not a reviewer measurement.

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.

No15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Exact Liberty 5 Pro FAQ question Why is game mode not supported explicitly states product is not a gaming earbud. No zero-latency audio claim from instant voice-control response.

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.

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

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Guide pairing shows Android/iOS. Exact FAQ PC connection section gives Windows stereo and hands-free conferencing and Mac audio input/output setup. No console compatibility inferred.

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.

ARedmi Buds 8 Lite

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Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Windows FAQ explicitly names Liberty 5 Pro hands-free microphone and speaker for Zoom/Teams. Mac instructions identify input/output Liberty 5 Pro. Android/iOS connection from guide Bluetooth pairing. Microphone cells left unknown where not separately proved.

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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later and compatible source. Enable LDAC in soundcore app after any required firmware download. Manual prohibits three simultaneous devices. Support FAQ instructs disabling multipoint, Dolby Audio and AI Sound Enhancement.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or later.
AI translation	Latest soundcore app. Earbuds connected to app. Disable Multi-Device Connection.
Anka assistant	Latest soundcore app kept open. Earbuds connected via Bluetooth. Allow background app operation on Android.
Voice control	Commands supported in Chinese, English, Japanese and German.
Easy Chat	ANC mode enabled. Restores ANC and volume after default five seconds without speech.

Source10Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide LDAC, Pairing, AI Translation, AI Assistant, Voice Control and Easy Chat sections. Translation response through the phone is distinct from Pro Max case recording or case translation playback. Exact LDAC support FAQ additionally requires disabling Multipoint Connection, Dolby Audio and Audio Super Resolution. Manual and FAQ differ on two-device multipoint availability, which remains unknown.19Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/eu/article-description/How-do-I-enable-LDAC-on-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Where-can-I-do-thisRead 8 October 2026LDAC FAQ explicitly requires Android source support and firmware download where needed. LDAC cannot be enabled with Audio Super Resolution, Dolby Audio or Multipoint Connection. English manual prohibits only three-device LDAC. The multipoint_ldac boolean is omitted because two-device support is unresolved.

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.

62mAh11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly gives 62 mAh x2 earbuds. Stored capacity is one bud, not sum or charging current. Typical versus rated basis is not identified.

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.

No16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact D1203 Safety Instructions, English Important Safety Information item b: product contains non-replaceable batteries and explicitly says do not replace batteries yourself. Applies to the supplied product batteries. No disposal or service disassembly is represented as normal user replacement.

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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	50
ANC on	Not available	No	6.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	28
ANC on	LDAC	No	4.5
Call	Not available	No	4

Source11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs gives ANC off 12 h per earbud charge / 50 h total and ANC on 6.5 h / 28 h total. LDAC+ANC 4.5 h. Call row uses ANC on 4 h. Claims are maxima. Volume, source and firmware unstated. Feature-dependent Dolby/voice/AI runtime rows omitted because table cannot name those modes explicitly.

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

12h=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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6.5h=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

12h=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

50h=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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28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

60min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs Charging Time explicitly gives earbuds up to 1 hour. This is buds in case, not case recharge.

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

5min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging states a 5 minute earbud charge gives 4 hours playback.

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.

4h1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact Specifications FAQ: a 5-minute charge provides 4 hours of playtime in Normal mode. This is ANC-off earbud playback, not case-inclusive runtime.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging section and US Specifications FAQ: 4 hours after a 5 minute earbud charge in Normal (ANC-off) mode. Not case-inclusive total.

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

690mAh11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly gives 690 mAh charging case cell capacity. Not USB output capacity or Pro Max case recording runtime.

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.

No16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact D1203 Safety Instructions, English Important Safety Information item b: product contains non-replaceable batteries and explicitly says do not replace batteries yourself. Applies to the supplied product batteries. No disposal or service disassembly is represented as normal user replacement.

Case charging port

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

USB-C11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview labels charging case 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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180min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging says empty case with earbuds removed takes 3 hours by cable. Specs matches. This is case alone, not combined charging.

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.

Yes11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging instructs placing case at center of a wireless charger.

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

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Qi14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Battery section explicitly identifies Qi case charging. Tabletowo independently identifies Qi. No Qi2/MagSafe support inferred.

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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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Resetting explicitly states a notification sound is heard from charging case. No Pro Max meeting-playback speaker functionality is imported.

Screen on case

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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Smart Screen show display controlling features and showing separate bud and case battery levels.

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.

Touch, Swipe, Voice commands12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls supports touch, swipe and Voice Control section identifies on-earbud hands-free spoken commands.

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.

Swipe12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls explicitly maps slide up/down on either earbud to volume changes.

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.

Double tap, Tap and hold, Swipe up, Swipe down12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls table names these gestures. No head gesture control is inferred from head tracking.

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.

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls explicitly says controls can be customized in soundcore app.

Voice assistant

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Anka12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026AI Assistant describes Anka, accessed with Hey Anka and app Chat With Anka. Generic Siri/Google Assistant are not added.

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.

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Detection pauses playback on removing an earbud and resumes on reinsertion. Enabled by default and can be disabled.

Sensors

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Infrared wear-detection sensors, Bone-conduction voice sensors20Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ, Wearing Detection section explicitly identifies IR sensors on the inside of both earbuds. Bone-conduction voice sensors are separately described by the exact-model Anker launch release. Head tracking alone is not used to infer a gyroscope.

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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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Personalized EQ Adjustment explicitly identifies hearing testing. No clinical hearing diagnostic clearance is asserted.

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.

XXS, XS, S, M, L12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide diagram labels XXS, XS, S, M and L. M installed at purchase.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Construction section identifies silicone ear tips. Five sizes supplied, confirmed manual.

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

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Fins12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Wearing Guide identify removable ear fins in sizes 0, 1, 2. Size 1 installed. No ear hook.

Ear tip fit test

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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide explicitly directs Settings > Fit Test in app.

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.

IP5512Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly IP55 for earbuds only. Charging case IP rating is not inferred.

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

soundcore12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide, Controls, firmware and multiple feature sections explicitly identify soundcore app.

App platforms

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

Android, iOS12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pairing diagrams document Android and iOS. AI Assistant explicitly discusses Android background app access. App also used on iOS.

User firmware updates

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

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Firmware Update section gives user update procedure through app with case open and earbuds charging.

Finding network

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Apple Find My7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Both models features paragraph explicitly names Apple Find My. This is a launch claim. Manual separately documents local Bluetooth finding. No UWB precision finding is inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026AI Translation supports Real-Time and Face-to-Face translation through connected soundcore app. Multipoint must be disabled. Phone speaker handles outward translated speech, not a Pro Max recording case.

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.

5.5g(0.2 oz)13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly says 5.5 g for one earbud, consistent with US maker 5.5 g without case. What Hi-Fi/TechRadar list 7 g per bud. The maker-linked 5.5 g claim wins. No measured mass claimed.

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.

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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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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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Hi-Res Audio Wireless13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly names Hi-Res Audio Wireless. Exact TechRadar review independently states certification.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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2AOKB-D1203, 2AOKB-D1203E16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official exact D1203 Safety Instructions page 3 lists these two FCC IDs. Case and earbud allocation unstated, so both are identifiers for this exact product, not guessed individual components.

Other certifications

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CE, UKCA17Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000035682/en_US/000035682.pdfRead 8 October 2026English first page EU & UK Declaration of Conformity identifies soundcore Liberty 5 Pro model D1203 and compliance with 2014/53/EU, RoHS and battery directives. This is conformity declaration evidence, not regulatory test measurements.

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.

Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in five sizes, Ear fins in three sizes, USB-C charging cable12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Wearing Guide show earbuds, case, five tip sizes and three ear fin sizes. Charging explicitly identifies provided USB-C cable. Paper documents omitted because precise box inventory was not found.

Cables included

ARedmi Buds 8 Lite

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Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging explicitly identifies supplied USB-C charging cable. Length and opposite connector unstated.

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.soundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-calls1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact standalone Liberty 5 Pro manufacturer product page.

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

www.soundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-calls1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specs section and Specifications FAQ of the exact product page. No standalone datasheet was found.

Manual

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salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdf5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official English D1203 user guide linked by soundcore support. The similarly named 000035081 PDF is Spanish and is not the canonical manual link.

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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1.5years16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official D1203 Safety Instructions page 3 explicitly states 18-month limited warranty, with 12-month India exception. Applied to US reference from same document US/CA support section. Statutory rights and geographic exceptions excluded.

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