Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Active TWS Earbuds | 14.2mm Titanium-Diaphragm Driver | Bluetooth 5.4 | SBC + AAC | 4-Mic AI ENC | Multipoint | Google Fast Pair | Semi In-Ear Open Design | IP54 | 7H + 37H Total | 10-Min Fast Charge = 2H | Low Latency | USB-C | 3.8g Per Earbud | Black / Blue / White

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Active are open-ear TWS earbuds positioned at the entry end of the market with hardware specifications that punch above their price bracket — most notably the 14.2mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic driver, which is significantly larger than the 10–12mm drivers typical in budget TWS earbuds at this tier, and the Bluetooth 5.4 connection with multipoint support. The open-ear (semi in-ear) fit is the defining physical characteristic: the earbuds sit in the concha of the ear without inserting a silicone tip into the ear canal, which means they do not form a seal, do not provide passive noise isolation, and do not support Active Noise Cancellation — but they also never create the occlusion, pressure or fatigue that sealed in-ear earbuds produce during extended wear, making them the more comfortable choice for long listening sessions, commuting, working and any context where full situational awareness is needed or preferred.

The 14.2mm titanium-coated diaphragm driver is the centrepiece specification. Driver size in dynamic earbuds is directly related to the physical surface area that moves air — a larger diaphragm can produce more bass extension and move more air at low frequencies than a smaller driver at equivalent power, and the titanium coating stiffens the diaphragm to reduce unwanted resonance at midrange and treble frequencies, improving transient response (the speed with which the driver follows fast musical events without smearing them). At the budget TWS tier, most manufacturers use 10–11mm drivers; the 14.2mm driver in the Buds 8 Active produces a meaningfully different and fuller low-frequency presentation without requiring the power-hungry signal processing of an ANC compensation circuit. Frequency response covers 20Hz–20kHz, impedance is 32Ω.

Bluetooth 5.4 is the current-generation Bluetooth specification, offering improved connection stability, lower power consumption and better support for simultaneous connections than Bluetooth 5.0 or 5.1 — the versions still found in most budget earbuds at this price point. Supported codecs are SBC and AAC; AAC provides improved audio quality over SBC on iOS devices and on Android devices with AAC receiver support. Multipoint allows the earbuds to maintain an active Bluetooth connection to two devices simultaneously (a phone and a laptop, for example) and switch between them automatically when audio starts on the non-active device — eliminating the manual disconnect/reconnect required with single-point earbuds. Google Fast Pair enables one-tap Bluetooth pairing on Android devices. Low latency mode reduces audio-to-video delay for gaming and video content. The Xiaomi Earbuds app provides access to 5 preset EQ profiles and a 10-band custom EQ.

4-mic AI ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) is the dual-microphone-per-earbud system for call quality — four microphones total across both earbuds, with AI-based noise reduction applied to the call audio pickup to filter wind, background noise and environmental interference before the voice signal is transmitted to the caller. ENC is distinct from ANC: ANC reduces the noise you hear in your earbuds during music playback; ENC reduces the noise the other caller hears during phone calls. The Buds 8 Active have ENC but not ANC.

IP54 confirms dust-tight and water-splash protection — adequate for workouts, rain and gym use. Each earbud weighs 3.8g and the total weight including case is 35.6g, making the kit extremely lightweight and portable. The 7-hour per-earbud battery life at 50% volume extends to 37 hours total with the 475mAh charging case. A 10-minute fast charge restores 2 hours of playback when the battery is depleted and time is short. USB Type-C charging case. Available in Black, Blue and White.