Redmi has launched its new open-fit wireless earbuds, the Buds 7S. The ‘S’ in the name signifies the Chinese version; the global variant is called the Redmi Buds 6 Active. Compared to the Redmi Buds 6S, the main upgrades include a new acoustic system with a 12.4mm dynamic driver and a 5mm piezoceramic driver, and Bluetooth 5.4 instead of 5.3. They’ve also added personalized noise cancellation for your ear canal and the ability to use noise cancellation in a single earbud. Battery life has taken a slight hit, with the earbuds offering 6.5 hours and the charging case providing 32 hours, down from 7 hours and 33 hours respectively.
The Redmi Buds 7S wireless earbuds feature an updated acoustic system. Instead of the previous 14.2mm dynamic driver, Redmi is using a 12.4mm dynamic driver with a titanium coating, paired with a 5mm micro-piezoelectric ceramic driver. This is the same acoustic setup found in the Redmi Buds 6, and I recommend checking out my review of those earbuds and the comparison of the entire 6th generation. The codec support remains the same, with SBC and AAC.
These earbuds support adaptive noise cancellation, which analyzes ambient noise to select the best setting. Additionally, Redmi promises personalized noise cancellation that’s tailored to your specific ear canal. I suspect this will work similarly to the Realme Buds Air 6 Pro’s Golden Hearing Profile feature, where tuning the audible frequency range improves noise cancellation effectiveness. We’ll know for sure after testing, so let me know in the comments if you’re interested in a review. A nice bonus is that noise cancellation can function with just one earbud, which is unusual as ANC typically requires both. Calls are handled by two microphones with digital noise processing and wind blocking up to 9 m/s.
For the Redmi Buds 7S, the proprietary Xiaomi Earbuds app is available on Android and iOS. The app offers EQ tuning with preset options and a Sound ID feature that analyzes your musical preferences to automatically optimize settings. You also get spatial audio, find my earbuds functionality, and more. However, some features, like Sound ID and using the earbuds to take photos or videos, are exclusive to Xiaomi and Redmi phones.
The Bluetooth version has been upgraded from 5.3 to 5.4. The earbuds support multipoint connectivity, allowing you to connect to two devices simultaneously – like a phone and a laptop, or a phone and a tablet. You can also pair two pairs of earbuds to a single phone or PC for shared listening. The earbuds themselves have an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, though the charging case doesn’t have a specified rating. The battery life reduction is a bit disappointing: 6.5 hours for the earbuds and 32 hours with the case, which is 30 minutes and an hour less than before, respectively. A 10-minute charge in the case yields 2 hours of playback, compared to the Redmi Buds 6S which offered 2 hours from just a 5-minute charge. On a positive note, the LED charging indicator is more informative, showing the approximate charge level with 4 LEDs for 100%, 3 for 50-75%, 2 for 25-50%, and 1 for 25% or less.
Exterior changes are minimal, with the earbuds sporting a sleeker shape. The Chinese version comes in white, light blue, and black. The global version’s color options might differ. The release date for the global version is still unknown, but sales are expected to begin in late April or early May.
What would you like to compare this model with? Let me know in the comments.
Source — official MI.com website
