Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

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In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S 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.

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Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Xiaomi Buds 3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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 S Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 S.
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 S Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Xiaomi Buds 3
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off -
CABLE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Xiaomi Buds 3
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 43 mAh 38 mAh Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S 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 S.
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
Standby Time 150 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Xiaomi Buds 3
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)
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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