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Redmi Earbuds S with 12 hours battery backup at just Rs. 1,799 | Key features and comparison

Redmi says that the all new Earbuds are “crafted to fit snugly in the ear canal ensuring long hours of use and minimal ear fatigue.” The case of the earbuds have matte black finish.

The key features of Redmi Earbuds S are-

–All-new Redmi Earbuds S comes with multi-function button that allows users to take calls without having to touch their smartphone. It also includes a dedicated game mode that promises to offer a seamless gaming experience to the users. Redmi claims that “the dedicated gaming mode (low latency mode) brings class leading wireless latency to 122ms, reducing audio lag while playing games.”

–Redmi Earbuds S comes with support for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. 7.2mm drivers and are among the lightest true wireless earphones available. The earbuds weigh 4.1g to be specific.

–The Redmi Earbuds S come with IPX4-rated for water resistance support, which means the buds can survive the rain and sweat, during your daily workout.

–Earbuds from Redmi are expected to last up to 12 hours in a single charge. The company says, “Redmi Earbuds S are capable of providing 12 hours of usage with the charging case.”

–The Redmi Earbuds S come with support for voice assistants and Realtek RTL8763BFR Bluetooth chip that reduces environmental noise. To access the voice assistant users will just need to double click on the tip of the earbuds.

Redmi Earbuds S will be available in black colour variant on mi.com, Mi homes, Mi Studios, Mi Stores, Mi Commerce and Amazon starting May 27 at 12 noon. It will soon be available across all retail channels, the company confirmed.

Xiaomi seems to be following a three-pronged strategy in India's true wireless earbuds market. It started with Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and has now added Redmi Earbud S as a budget offering. It will soon add Poco Pop Buds as the third offering targeting a different market vertical. With Redmi covering the base of the market, Xiaomi and Poco will cater to the higher end of the price spectrum.

Comparison

	Redmi Earbuds S	PTron Bassbuds Pro	boAt Airdopes 201	Boult Audio AirBass TruSive
Bluetooth 5.0	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Button	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (single charge)	4 hours	4 hours	3 hours	4 hours
Battery Life (with case)	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours	12 hours
Low Latency Mode	Yes, 122ms	No	No	No
IP Rating	IPX4	No	IPX4	IPX7
Price	₹ 1,799	₹ 1,499	₹ 1,999	₹ 1,999