Xiaomi Buds 6
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The Xiaomi Buds 6 feature an 11 mm driver with a gold-plated diaphragm, tuned by Harman's audio team. On a compatible phone, they receive music via aptX Lossless, without the quality loss of ordinary Bluetooth. Each earbud weighs just 4.4 grams, so you can easily wear them all day long. With the charging case included, they last up to 35 hours.
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Full bass and clear voices
Each earbud of the Xiaomi Buds 6 houses an 11 mm driver with three magnets. That gives the bass more power than the two magnets in the Buds 5. The diaphragm has a thin layer of 24-karat gold, which makes high tones like voices and cymbals sound crisper.
Harman's audio team helped shape the sound. In the Xiaomi Earbuds app you can choose between two profiles: AudioEFX sounds clear and light, Harman Master warmer with more percussion. Prefer something different? There are also modes ready for extra bass or clear voices, and you can set the equalizer yourself.
On top of that, the earbuds measure how your ear canal reflects the sound and adjust the low and mid tones accordingly. That way a song sounds the same, whether the earbuds sit a bit looser or tighter. This feature is on by default.
Music without quality loss
Bluetooth normally compresses music, which means details get lost. With aptX Lossless, that doesn't happen: the earbuds receive up to 2.1 Mbps in 24-bit, about six times more data than with a regular connection. What's on the recording is exactly what reaches your ears.
Your phone does need to support this technology. That's the case for recent Xiaomi and POCO devices, such as the Xiaomi 15, 17 and 14 Ultra and the POCO F7 Pro. Xiaomi will add more models later. You turn it on with two settings on your phone; you can read which ones below under the setup section.
Got an iPhone or another device? Then the earbuds connect via AAC or SBC, like most earbuds. The Harman tuning and the Hi-Res certification stay exactly the same.
Less background noise, voices stay audible
Active noise cancellation removes the constant sounds around you, like the hum of a train or the chatter in the office. Voices and a car horn, however, it lets through. So on the street, you'll still hear what's going on. A long press on the stem turns noise cancellation on or off.
It helps during calls too. Three microphones filter your voice out of the noise, even at 95 dB of ambient sound according to Xiaomi. Wind up to 12 m/s is cancelled out, so you stay understandable on your bike or on a windy platform.
The Buds 6 sit halfway in your ear and don't have silicone tips. That makes them lighter to wear, but they seal off your ear less than in-ear tips. If you're after as much silence as possible, take a look at the Buds 5 Pro in the comparison below.
Control without reaching for your phone
Swipe up or down on the stem and the volume follows along. Press once to pause the music or answer a call, press twice to skip to the next track. You can customize which action goes with which gesture in the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
The earbuds can record too. Tap the case three times and they'll record a call, meeting or lecture. In the app you turn on spatial audio: with head tracking the sound stays in place as you turn your head, handy for movies and series. Assign a long press to the camera and you can snap a group photo from a distance with the earbud.
Thanks to Bluetooth 5.4, the earbuds connect to two devices at once. If a call comes in on your phone while you're watching something on your laptop, they switch over automatically. On Android you pair them with a single tap via Fast Pair the moment you open the case.
How does the Xiaomi Buds 6 compare?
Three Xiaomi earbuds that can receive music without quality loss. The Buds 6 and Buds 5 sit halfway in your ear, while the Buds 5 Pro seal your ear with silicone tips. Only the Buds 6 can be located via Find My and Find Hub.
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Xiaomi Buds 6 |
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Half in-ear |
Half in-ear |
In-ear with silicone tips |
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11 mm, three magnets, gold-plated diaphragm |
11 mm, two magnets |
11 mm driver, ceramic tweeter and planar driver |
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aptX Lossless up to 2.1 Mbps |
aptX Lossless up to 1.2 Mbps |
aptX Lossless up to 2.1 Mbps |
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Comfortable, voices stay audible |
Active noise cancellation |
Up to 55 dB |
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Up to 6 hours |
Up to 6.5 hours |
Up to 8 hours |
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Up to 35 hours |
Up to 39 hours |
Up to 40 hours |
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4.4 grams |
4.2 grams |
5.6 grams |
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IP54 |
IP54 |
IP54 |
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Apple Find My and Google Find Hub |
Not via Find My or Find Hub |
Not via Find My or Find Hub |
This way, the Xiaomi Buds 6 last all day
How to set up the Xiaomi Buds 6
Case open, pair, and you're done. Then just run through these five steps once to get the most out of your earbuds.
Step 1: install the Xiaomi Earbuds app
Step 1: install the Xiaomi Earbuds app
A few features are turned off by default, including the spatial audio and voice recording. You can turn these on in the Xiaomi Earbuds app. That's also where you set the equalizer and the gestures.
Step 2: turn on aptX Lossless
Step 2: turn on aptX Lossless
Do you have a phone that supports aptX Lossless? Then turn on LE Audio in your phone's Bluetooth settings and select the aptX Adaptive codec. Please note: with LE Audio enabled, connecting to two devices at the same time won't work.
Step 3: choose Find My or Find Hub
Step 3: choose Find My or Find Hub
Choose carefully between Apple Find My and Google Find Hub. The case can only be registered with one of the two at a time, and switching requires a factory reset. For Find Hub, first update the firmware via the app.
Step 4: check the adaptive sound
Step 4: check the adaptive sound
Adaptive sound is on by default and adjusts the audio to your ear canal. Don't like it? Just switch it off in the same app and pick one of the Harman profiles yourself.
Step 5: assign your gestures
Step 5: assign your gestures
Want to open your phone's camera with a long press? Just assign that gesture in the app. Camera control and dual-device connection don't work at the same time, so pick whichever you use most.
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FAQ about the Xiaomi Buds 6
Everything you want to know before you order. Can't find your question here? Our customer service is happy to help you.
How long does the battery of the Xiaomi Buds 6 last?
How long does the battery of the Xiaomi Buds 6 last?
With noise cancellation off, the earbuds play up to 6 hours on a single charge and up to 35 hours with the charging case. With noise cancellation on, that's 3.5 hours per charge and 20 hours in total. You charge the case via USB-C.
Does aptX Lossless on the Xiaomi Buds 6 work with my phone?
Does aptX Lossless on the Xiaomi Buds 6 work with my phone?
This works on phones that support aptX Lossless, such as the Xiaomi 15, 17 and 14 Ultra and the POCO F7 Pro. Turn on LE Audio and select aptX Adaptive. On other phones, including iPhones, the earbuds connect via AAC or SBC.
Can you find your Xiaomi Buds 6 again if you've lost them?
Can you find your Xiaomi Buds 6 again if you've lost them?
Yes, you can locate the case via Apple Find My or Google Find Hub. Individual earbuds can't be tracked, only the case. You pick one of the two services; switching is only possible after a factory reset.
How good is the noise cancellation on the Xiaomi Buds 6?
How good is the noise cancellation on the Xiaomi Buds 6?
The noise cancellation constantly filters out background chatter and rumble, while letting voices and a car horn through. Since the earbuds sit halfway in your ear, they seal off less than in-ear earbuds like the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro.
Can you connect the Xiaomi Buds 6 to two devices at the same time?
Can you connect the Xiaomi Buds 6 to two devices at the same time?
Yes. With Bluetooth 5.4, the earbuds are connected to two devices at the same time, including a phone from another brand. This doesn't work if LE Audio is on or if you use camera control.
Can you work out or run outside in the rain with the Xiaomi Buds 6?
Can you work out or run outside in the rain with the Xiaomi Buds 6?
Yes. The earbuds have an IP54 rating and can handle sweat, dust and a rain shower. The charging case is not water-resistant, so keep that one dry.
What's the difference between the Xiaomi Buds 6 and the Buds 5?
What's the difference between the Xiaomi Buds 6 and the Buds 5?
The Buds 6 have a driver with three magnets instead of two, plus a gold-plated membrane. Via aptX Lossless they receive up to 2.1 Mbps, compared to 1.2 Mbps on the Buds 5. And only the Buds 6 case can be located via Find My and Find Hub.
What's in the box with the Xiaomi Buds 6?
What's in the box with the Xiaomi Buds 6?
The earbuds, the charging case, a USB-C cable and the manual. A charger isn't included; any USB charger works.
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