The Chinese giant offers good headphones and compact headsets with balanced characteristics. The most successful and interesting models hit our review.
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Xiaomi electronics are valued for their good build quality and excellent features, putting Chinese products on a par with more expensive European equipment. The more that the company has recently made friends with worthy audio brands like 1MORE and Haylou, releasing under their brand very successful devices at a reasonable price.
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S
TWS with game mode.
The new version of the Basic S received increased drivers and active noise cancellation. At the same time, the manufacturer managed to increase the autonomy of "ears", adding them another hour of work. But that's not all.
Reasons to buy:
- Compact housings;
- A secure fit in the ear;
- Game mode;
- Noise modulation;
- Improved battery life.
Externally, TWS Basic 2S is not much different from the first version of the wireless headphones. The only difference is that the charging case has a USB-port Type C, and there is a touch control on the "ears" themselves. In operation, the difference between the two versions becomes much more noticeable.
And even if the second revision has slightly increased in size, but it has got an active noise reduction and a serious increase in the autonomy. On a single charge the headphones can now last up to 5 hours (unlike the S version), and the included case will give them 20 hours of use instead of 12.
Other useful functionality in the novelty remained: a simple control with a wide touch panel, call the voice assistant, pause when you remove the headphone and the inclusion of a game VT-mode, which levels the sound delay.
Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2S.
The affordable counterpart to the AirPods Pro
Another update - this time a competitor model to Apple's AirPods Pro. Externally they are not confused (a bit large), although the general idea of earmolds with stems is the same. But in terms of features Mi Air 2S is almost as good as the pro-version from Apple at half the price.
Pros:
- Independent left and right earpiece operation;
- Excellent noise-canceling microphones;
- AAC codecs and the new LHDC (LDAC analog);
- Wireless charging support.
Cons:
- Sometimes drop settings.
As in the previous case, Xiaomi developers first of all increased the autonomy of the headphones themselves and the charging case. The earbuds got 5 hours of continuous work, the case is able to bring the listening time up to 24 hours.
The changes also affected the sound of the earmolds. They began to play louder and richer, although at maximum the upper frequencies are still too prominent.
The headset has very good microphones, allowing you to talk comfortably even on the street. Independent connection allows you to use only one earpiece (left or right - makes no difference).
The only thing - you will have to get used to the control, which requires accurate finger contact with the touch zone. But there are only pause/playback, answer/reset call and call the voice assistant, so you can get used to it quickly.
Xiaomi Mi Headphones Light Edition
Big and light.
The lightweight wired model continues the tradition of the Mi Comfort line. It's all the same nice in the hands and on the head overhead headphones, only now they also weigh less.
Pros:
- Well-built and tactilely pleasant materials;
- Adjustable to head size;
- Good passive noise isolation;
- Clear sound with plenty of volume reserve;
- Low weight.
Cons:
- Not good for all music genres.
Externally very attractive headphones have a rather plastic, but strong headband and retractable cups on hangers, providing them with some mobility. As a result, Mi LE sits comfortably on the head of a small to medium-sized head, not too squeezing the earshells.
The frequency range is widened towards the top (20-40,000 Hz), because of which the model somewhat lacks the bass. But the detailing is excellent - just right for electronic music. The headphones sound very nice when connected to a computer or laptop, as well as with Mi Note branded smartphones equipped with DAC.
The connection to the sound source is made through a mini-jack cable. Here, on the cord, there is also a compact unit with a microphone. But the control button is on the left cup - very convenient.
Xiaomi Haylou GT3
The most comfortable budget headphones
Inexpensive headphones are compact and comfortable to wear. For listening to podcasts and audiobooks, as well as for phone calls, they will be perfect.
Pros:
- The presence of noise modulation on the microphone;
- Comfortable and secure fit;
- High battery capacity case;
- Moisture protection IPX4;
- Low price.
Cons:
- Annoying audio indication.
The joint product of Xiaomi and Haylou sub-brand looks favorably on the background of other budget TWS. The headphones are really miniature, which is why their battery life does not exceed 4 hours. But if you recharge them in the case, they will last for 28 hours of use - a great result.
The headset uses a power-saving fifth-generation Bluetooth chip that provides a stable connection with reduced audio lag. Haylou music plays pretty well unless you crank the volume to maximum, but overall their sound is average.
The touch zones on the outer stems are easy to feel and clearly respond to gesture commands. You can control incoming calls and tracks here - there's just no volume control. As a headset GT3 show themselves well thanks to the noise-cutting microphone.
But the main advantages of this model are its minimum weight (less than 4 g) and excellent ergonomics. Thanks to the in-channel design they fit snugly in the ear, while not pressing, not falling out and soon just stop feeling.
Xiaomi K-song Headset Wired
Karaoke Headset
Very unusual model with a microphone is able to make a minus from any song. The original gift for lovers of singing.
Reasons for purchase:
- Self-cleaning vocals when playing a track;
- 3 reverb modes;
- Sturdy and reliable design;
- Narrow directional microphone.
Cute overhead headphones with a full-fledged external microphone can replace a home karaoke system. Using the Mi Karaoke mobile app they can remove the vocal part of any track and sing yourself.
Reverb setting will help to create the effect of a performance on stage in a large or chamber hall. It is easy to turn off this feature if you want. The ears themselves sound very good. The microphone is highly directional, which means it only picks up the singer's voice, not ambient noise.
The headphones use a wired connection via a cord with a standard mini jack at the end. However, for full-length singing the cable length (1.2 m) may be insufficient. But this model was originally designed to connect to a tablet or smartphone.
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FAQ
What assistants work with Xiaomi headphones?
Models of the Chinese manufacturer work correctly as with the Google Assistant, and with Siri assistant of iOS system, and even with Alice. Here it all depends on which assistant is on the phone. The headphones only trigger it and transmit voice commands.
How do you distinguish the global version of the headphones from the Chinese?
The easiest way is by the inscriptions on the packaging and instructions. If everything is in hieroglyphs - this is definitely the model for the domestic market. On the global will be at least translation into several languages, including Russian.
Do the wireless Xiaomi models have some kind of charge level notification?
Yes. If your phone has Android version 7 or higher, when you pair the headphones, a window will pop up on the screen with information about the remaining charge. You will be able to track it in the Bluetooth menu or in the status bar. But about the charge of the case you can judge only by the LED indicators on the case itself.
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