After initially launching in China last year, Xiaomi is bringing its Buds 6 to the global market. Priced at £99.99 in the UK and €119.99 across Europe, the new wireless earbuds sit in the competitive mid-range audio segment.
Xiaomi Buds 6 Specifications
From a hardware perspective, the Buds 6 use a semi-in-ear design. This means they rest in the ear without the silicone tips that seal the ear canal, similar to standard AirPods. Xiaomi says it has tweaked the ergonomics from previous models, reducing the stem thickness by 12% and the sound outlet by 11.3% to alleviate physical pressure. Each earbud weighs 4.4 grams, and the accompanying charging case is available in Graphite Black, Pearl White, Titan Gray, and Nebula Purple.
For audio, the earbuds are equipped with an 11mm triple-magnet dynamic driver and a 24k gold-plated diaphragm. It supports Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless codec, which allows for transmission rates up to 2.1 Mbps at 24-bit/48kHz for compatible devices. Xiaomi also partnered with the Harman Golden Ear Team for specific EQ tuning profiles and included an adaptive sound algorithm designed to adjust frequencies based on the shape of the user’s ear canal.
The Buds 6 do feature active noise cancellation (ANC), utilizing a three-microphone array to filter out background noise and handle wind speeds up to 12m/s during calls. However, because semi-in-ear designs do not create a physical seal, the ANC here is likely intended to reduce low-frequency ambient hums rather than provide the total isolation you would get from closed-fit alternatives.
The earbuds natively support both Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find Hub, making them highly versatile for users operating across different mobile ecosystems. Xiaomi has also integrated a standalone audio recording function; you can tap the charging case three times to instantly record live conversations or calls, even when the case lid is closed.
Coming to the battery life, the earbuds offer up to six hours of playback on a single charge and a total of 35 hours with the case. The earbuds are IP54-rated for basic water and dust resistance and support multipoint Bluetooth for connecting to two devices simultaneously.
To incentivize early adoption, Xiaomi is bundling the earbuds with a three-month trial of Spotify Premium for new subscribers, which can be redeemed through the Xiaomi Earbuds app until August 2026.
At the event, Xiaomi also introduced the Xiaomi 17T series, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro, and the Xiaomi Sound Play Bluetooth speaker.
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