The Redmi Buds 8 Active Black are Xiaomi’s entry-level true wireless earbuds with a semi-in-ear shape: no silicone tips, nothing pushed deep into the ear canal, just a light body that sits in the outer ear. Each earbud weighs 3.8 g and carries a 14.2mm titanium-plated dynamic driver. Xiaomi rates the battery at up to 7 hours per charge and up to 37 hours with the charging case, measured over AAC at 50% volume. Black is the most discreet of the three colours and the easiest to live with day to day.
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Semi-in-ear fit with no tips
Xiaomi describes the Redmi Buds 8 Active Black as a semi-in-ear design. Instead of a silicone tip that seals the ear canal, the earbud rests in the outer ear, so there is no tip size to choose and no blocked feeling after an hour of wear. The trade-off is real: an open fit lets more outside sound in and more bass leak out than a sealed earbud, and the fit depends on the shape of your ear. Each earbud measures 32.04 × 17.87 × 18.49 mm and weighs 3.8 g (±0.2 g), which keeps the Redmi Buds 8 Active Black comfortable for long calls and commutes.
14.2mm titanium-plated driver
Inside each Redmi Buds 8 Active Black earbud sits a 14.2mm dynamic driver with a titanium-coated diaphragm. Xiaomi lists a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response and 32Ω impedance. A large driver helps an open-fit earbud keep its sound full, because there is no seal to hold the bass in. In the Xiaomi Earbuds app you can pick one of five presets (Balanced sound, Enhance treble, Enhance bass, Enhance voice and Boost volume) or draw a custom curve across low, mid and high frequencies. The app runs on Android 7.0 or later and iOS 14.0 or later, and also handles firmware updates and tap gestures.
Battery: up to 37 hours with the case
Xiaomi rates the Redmi Buds 8 Active Black at up to 7 hours on one charge and up to 37 hours in total with the case, both measured with music over Bluetooth AAC at 50% volume and other functions at default. Each earbud holds a 37mAh battery and the case 475mAh. A 10-minute charge gives up to 2 hours of playback, provided the case has at least 20% left. The case charges over USB-C; Xiaomi does not publish a full charging time, and the box contains the earbuds, the case and a user manual, with no cable.
Calls, connection and IP54
The Redmi Buds 8 Active Black do not offer active noise cancellation for music. What they do have is dual-mic AI call noise reduction, which filters background sound so the other person hears your voice more clearly, plus wind-noise reduction that Xiaomi says works in winds up to 6 m/s. Bluetooth 5.4 handles the link with SBC and AAC codecs and a 10 m range in open space. You can stay connected to two devices at once, and Google Fast Pair speeds up the first pairing on Android. The Redmi Buds 8 Active Black are rated IP54 against dust and splashes; the case has no rating.
Who the black finish suits
The Redmi Buds 8 Active Black suit anyone who wants earbuds that disappear: on a commute, in a meeting or at the gym, the dark finish does not draw the eye and goes with any phone or outfit. Black also hides the marks a case picks up from daily pocket and bag carry better than white, and it keeps the earbuds looking newer for longer. If you share a home with other users of the same model, black is the colour most people choose, so the white or blue may be easier to tell apart; otherwise black is the safe, practical pick.
Who This Is Not For
The Redmi Buds 8 Active Black are not for anyone who wants active noise cancellation for music on flights or noisy streets; the open fit lets outside sound in. People who need a firm sealed fit for running may prefer tip-based earbuds. The IP54 rating covers the earbuds only, not the case, and Xiaomi warns against showering, swimming or heavy sweat. No charging cable is included, and Xiaomi does not list LDAC or other high-resolution codecs.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Redmi Buds 8 Active Black brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Earbuds range, or see the official Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Active specifications page.
Redmi Buds 8 Active Black Specifications
- Model: Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Active (M2537E1)
- Colour: Black
- Design: Semi-in-ear, no silicone tips
- Driver: 14.2mm titanium-plated dynamic driver
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Impedance: 32Ω
- Battery: 37mAh per earbud, 475mAh case
- Playback: Up to 7 hours per charge, up to 37 hours with the case (AAC, 50% volume)
- Fast charge: 10 minutes for up to 2 hours (case at 20% or more)
- Bluetooth: 5.4, BLE, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP; range 10 m in open space
- Codecs: SBC, AAC
- Calls: Dual-mic AI call noise reduction, wind-noise reduction up to 6 m/s
- Active noise cancellation: Not listed by Xiaomi
- Multipoint: Two devices at once; Google Fast Pair
- Water and dust: IP54 (earbuds only)
- Charging port: USB-C on the case
- Earbud size and weight: 32.04 × 17.87 × 18.49 mm, 3.8 g ±0.2 g
- Case size and weight: 50 × 50 × 24.2 mm, 28 g ±2 g
- App: Xiaomi Earbuds (Android 7.0+, iOS 14.0+)
- In the box: Earbuds, charging case, user manual
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Redmi Buds 8 Active Black FAQ
Do the Redmi Buds 8 Active Black have noise cancellation?
No. Xiaomi does not list active noise cancellation; the dual microphones reduce background noise on calls only.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 7 hours per charge and up to 37 hours with the case, measured by Xiaomi over AAC at 50% volume.
Is a charging cable in the box?
No. The box holds the earbuds, the case and a user manual; any USB-C cable charges the case.
Can I connect them to a phone and a laptop together?
Yes. Xiaomi lists dual-device connection, so they stay linked to two devices at once.
Does the black finish show scratches?
No more than other dark plastics; black hides daily scuffs better than the white version.
Are the Redmi Buds 8 Active Black waterproof?
No. The earbuds are IP54 for dust and splashes, the case is not rated, and Xiaomi advises against showering or swimming with them.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Active, brand-new in the sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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