Need TWS Earbuds But Low On Cash? Redmi Drops Super Affordable Earbuds S

Music-loving smartphone users who are looking for the best pair of true wireless stereo earbuds know that many of them come in eyewatering prices. Some, like Apple's AirPods Pro, Sony's WF-1000XM3 and others, cost more than $200 apiece. They offer great audio and other features, but it will take a lot of money to buy them.

Thankfully, not all TWS earbuds are expensive. Those looking for a good pair of wireless earbuds can check out Redmi's latest offering, the Redmi Earbuds S. These newly-released audio accessory costs way cheaper than the aforementioned devices at less than $25.

What can consumers expect to get with the Redmi Earbuds S at that low price? Here's what the company behind it promises:

12-hour battery life

The Redmi Earbuds S boasts of up to 12 hours total playback time including the charging case. This translates to 4 hours on the earbuds plus three charges using the case. Not bad for a cheap pair of wireless earbuds

IPX4 rating

This affordable pair of earbuds have an IPX4 rating for splash and sweat resistance. This means it can be worn while in the gym, running, exercising, or walking under the rain.

Low Latency Gaming Mode

Redmi says the Earbuds S can reduce latency to 122ms, which is perfect for when playing mobile games with a smartphone. Gamers know that any lag in sound can mean victory or defeat, which means this feature can help.

Environmental Noise Cancellation

Unlike the AirPods Pro or Sony WF-1000XM3, the Redmi Earbuds S only offers DSP Environmental Noise Cancellation. This works “by suppressing ambient noise to make your voice clearer on the receiving side,” Redmi said.

Mono or Stereo Pairing

The device comes with a single & dual earbuds function that allows users to listen to music or take calls regardless whether they are using just one or two earbuds.

Other features

Redmi's Earbuds S comes in a stylish charging case and a sleek design. It also makes use of Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity, and works with voice assistants as well. It has an easy-to-use multi-functional button that can be used to play and pause music, activate the voice assistant, switch to game mode, and more.

The catch?

Now, what's the catch? The Redmi Earbuds S are only sold in India for ₹1,799. A review from the Financial Express also noted that the Earbuds S are but a “rehashed version” of the Airdots S sold in China.