In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 and Xiaomi Buds 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 2.16 cm | - | |
Width | 2.665 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.64 cm | - | |
Weight | 4.1 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g |
Earphone: 4.6 g Charging case with earphones: 52 g |
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Colour | Black | Carbon black | |
Protection | IPX4 | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant | |
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 MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | DSP Noise Reduction | - | |
Diaphragm | 7.2 mm | - |
MICROPHONE | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off | - |
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CABLE | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 43 mAh | 38 mAh | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 have a higher battery capacity than Xiaomi Buds 3. |
Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Xiaomi Buds 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (300 mAh) | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP55 | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |