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Sound that punches above its price. Xiaomi's new Redmi Buds 8 Pro arrive in China with a coaxial triple-driver layout, dual DACs and a noise-cancelling system that claims up to 55dB of reduction — all for 399 yuan (about $57).
Inside each bud sits an 11mm titanium-coated dynamic driver to anchor the bass and midrange, paired with two 6.7mm micro piezoelectric ceramic drivers tasked with the highs. The result is an unusual three-way design driven by independent crossovers and separate DAC paths for low and high frequencies, a setup aimed at clearer separation and less distortion at louder volumes.
Codecs matter. Xiaomi ships MIHC as the primary codec, while also supporting LHDC-V5 for higher-bandwidth wireless audio, and the earbuds carry Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification — not just marketing copy, but a signal that the company is chasing audible fidelity in the TWS space.
Xiaomi calls its active noise cancellation Deep Space Noise Cancellation 3.0. It samples ambient sound and ear-fit conditions 32,000 times per second and offers 20 ANC levels, intelligent scene detection and personalized profiles. Single-ear noise cancelling is supported too, which helps if you want situational awareness without losing the reduction benefits.
Spatial audio gets attention here as well. The Buds 8 Pro use a six-axis gyroscope for dynamic head tracking and pair Xiaomi's spatial rendering engine with Dolby Audio support. A caveat: Dolby’s spatial mode works for wide-stage sound but doesn't include the head-tracking layer Xiaomi builds into its own engine.
Battery life is practical rather than revolutionary: about 8.5 hours per earbud on a single charge and up to 35 hours with the case. Fast charging is useful — five minutes gives roughly two hours of playback — but there’s no wireless charging option on the case.
Control and ergonomics have been refined. Stems now accept swipe gestures for precise volume changes and provide haptic feedback. The case sports a redesigned light bar that animates to show battery and charging status, a small flourish that makes daily use easier.
Smart features tied to Xiaomi’s ecosystem are plentiful: HyperOS Connect, Smart Find, audio handoff between devices, dual-device simultaneous connection, notification voice broadcast, hearing-health monitoring and even in-ear karaoke. Some of these functions require a Xiaomi phone or tablet running HyperOS 3 or later.
The Buds 8 Pro come in Mist Blue, Black and White with a matte, skin-friendly finish that aims for comfort over flash. Xiaomi also teased related hardware recently, releasing the Redmi Turbo 5 as the first phone globally with the Dimensity 8500 and the Turbo 5 Max with a 9,000mAh battery and Dimensity 9500s chipset.
At 399 yuan (about $57), Xiaomi appears to be offering high-resolution wireless audio and advanced ANC at a budget-friendly price point.
If you care about detailed sound staging, active noise control and tight integration with Xiaomi’s ecosystem, these earbuds are worth watching as they move beyond China and jhhtoward wider availability.
Source: gizmochina
Comments
Marius
MIHC? LHDC? cool, but will my phone even support those codecs? also spatial head tracking locked to Xiaomi app, sounds limited if that’s real then...
atomwave
Wait 3 drivers + dual DACs for $57? wow. Hope the ANC actually hits that 55dB, but if true this is insane value. No wireless charge tho, meh
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