Xiaomi has been doing well in the wireless earbuds space for a while now. It looks like the company is finally ready to try something different. Early retail listings suggest its first pair of over-ear headphones might not be too far away.
The product in question is called the Redmi Headphones Neo, and it has shown up on listings from Diglex Electronics and Lazada. There is no official announcement yet, but the amount of detail already out there, including pricing and specs, usually means a launch is getting close.
On paper, the specs look decent for what seems to be a budget-focused product. The headphones use 40mm titanium-coated drivers and are rated for a frequency response of 20Hz to 40kHz. Active noise cancellation is listed at up to 42dB. Wireless connectivity is handled by Bluetooth 5.4, and there is also a USB-C port for low-latency wired listening.
The listing mentions up to 72 hours of battery life with ANC turned off, which is a big number, especially at this price. According to tipster Ronald Quandt, the battery capacity is 500mAh.
Speaking of price, there is still some variation depending on the listing. Lazada has it at PHP 3,299, which comes out to around $55 after discount. Another listing shows a much lower price of about $36, but that seems to be for bulk orders, so it is probably not what regular buyers will pay. Either way, it clearly sits in the budget segment rather than competing with premium models.
At launch, the headphones are expected in Obsidian Black and Sand White. A third option, Mist Blue, is mentioned for later. Xiaomi has built a strong reputation with its Redmi Buds lineup by focusing on value. If these headphones follow the same approach, they could end up being a solid option for anyone looking for affordable over-ear ANC headphones.
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