Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 and Soundcore Life Note 3i. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 1.69 cm -
Width 4.07 cm -
Depth 1.87 cm -
Weight 4.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 4.07 cm x 1.87 cm x 1.69 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 4.96 cm x 2.44 cm x 4.96 cm
Charging case: 2.9 cm x 6.26 cm x 4.9 cm / 40.9 g
Earbud: 1.9 cm x 1.5 cm x 3.1 cm / 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 50.8 g
Colour White Black
Protection Spill-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX5
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 10 mm Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Soundcore Life Note 3i.
Features QuickPair Function, built-in Qualcomm QCC3040 chip -
MICROPHONE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm -
Microphones Included 2 4 Soundcore Life Note 3i have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Controls Play/pause, next/previous track, answer call -
CABLE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Features - Transparent Hearing mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 35 mAh -
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Soundcore Life Note 3i lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Included Accessories Charging case (310 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards IP54 IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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