A fresh leak has revealed nearly everything you’d want to know about Redmi Buds 8 Active, Xiaomi’s next budget-friendly wireless earbuds that are expected to launch in Europe for just €19.99. If the details are accurate, these could become one of the most affordable true wireless earbuds options with noise cancelling and long battery life in their price range.
According to the leaked information, the Redmi Buds 8 Active are being positioned below the Redmi Buds 8 Lite in terms of pricing, while focusing on comfort and everyday usability. The earbuds are said to use a semi-in-ear, open-fit design similar to popular stem-style earbuds, which typically aims to feel lighter in the ear and more breathable than fully sealed in-ear tips.
One surprising claim for earbuds at this price point is ANC (active noise cancellation). While the leak doesn’t clarify how strong the noise cancelling performance will be, simply including ANC in a sub-€20 pair will grab attention from shoppers searching for cheap noise cancelling earbuds for commuting, studying, or casual listening.
Battery life looks like the headline feature. With ANC turned off, the earbuds are expected to deliver up to 7 hours of playback on a single charge. With the charging case included, total listening time is reportedly up to 37 hours. The leak also suggests fast charging support, which could make these earbuds more convenient for quick top-ups before heading out.
On the connectivity side, Redmi Buds 8 Active are expected to support Bluetooth 5.4, which can help with stability and efficiency on compatible devices. The leak also mentions Google Fast Pair for quicker setup with Android phones, plus multipoint connectivity—useful if you want to stay connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop.
For audio hardware, the earbuds are said to feature a 14.2mm dynamic driver, a size often associated with punchier sound and stronger low-end compared to smaller drivers commonly found in budget earbuds. There’s also dual-microphone AI call noise reduction listed, which should help improve voice clarity during calls in noisier environments, at least in theory.
One thing not mentioned in the leaked spec sheet is support for high-resolution Bluetooth audio codecs, so buyers focused on hi-res wireless audio may want to temper expectations. Still, at €19.99, the Redmi Buds 8 Active appear aimed squarely at value seekers who want the essentials—long battery life, modern Bluetooth, easy pairing, call noise reduction, and even ANC—without spending much.
As of now, there’s no confirmed launch date, but with this many details already circulating, an official announcement may not be far off.
