Redmi Earbuds 3 pro quick review: In a bid to create more competition in the budget audio market segment in India, Redmi, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, recently launched new true wireless (TWS) earphones- Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro in the country with premium features at very affordable rates. 

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The Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro are priced at Rs 2,999 and features a dual driver setup with Qualcomm QCC3040 chipset and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive codec, which is rare to find at this price range. Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro comes in three colors - Pink, White, and Blue. We used the Pink color variant for more than a week and here's what I have to say about this budget TWS offering by Redmi in India.

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With the launch of Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro TWS earbuds, the company is expected to completely dominate the budget hearable market segment in the country and give some tough competition to the rivals like Realme and OnePlus in the audio segment. Offering a premium design with a glossy finish in a compact and ultra-lightweight form-factor, each earbud weighs just 4.6g and can easily fit into the ear canal ensuring comfortable usage for long hours.  The major highlights of the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro TWS earbuds are that it features a dual driver setup with a dynamic driver and balanced armature driver, both of which provide the enhanced bass and the perfect midrange sound for an unbeatable experience. Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro offers up to 7 hours of use on a single charge and gets up to 30 hours of total playback time.

In terms of design, well, both the charging case and the earbuds look beautiful. The earphones come in a running-track-shaped case with the Redmi logo placed onto the top and a dull finish all around. You will see an indicator light at the front, and a USB Type-C port for charging at the back. Under the lid is the pairing/reset button for the earbuds. Also, the earbud weighs just 4.6g making it lighter - which is extremely good in the TWS segment. I can say that Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro earbuds are very light, extremely comfortable for ears, and it will look good on you. 

Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro comes with smart in-ear detection which can monitor the wearing status and automatically pause the multimedia playback when removed. The earbuds also come with multifunctional touch controls that provide easy access and control of activities such as play/pause, activates voice assistant, response to calls, and play the next or previous song. The device is splash and sweatproof, it sports an IPX4 rating. 

In terms of specifications, Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro features the Qualcomm QCC3040 Chipset with aptX Adaptive Audio Codec. The dual-driver setup comes paired with the Qualcomm aptX adaptive audio codec for a high output music experience with minimal distortion. Qualcomm aptX adaptive is designed to deliver HD audio wirelessly over Bluetooth with an adaptive bit rate that adjusts automatically to provide seamless glitch-free audio at all moments.

Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro supports the latest and advanced Bluetooth 5.2 technology for high-definition wireless audio, faster pairing, and stable connectivity along with wider compatibility. It has a low latency mode which brings the wireless latency to 86ms, reducing audio lag while gaming or streaming. For MIUI users, an automatic pop-up on the phone notifies them when the earbuds are out of the case and helps in quick pairing and connection. It also shows the battery levels of each bud and the case for a quick glance.

Coming to the listening experience and performance, the overall experience was good. I was listening to the 'No Direction' song by Rachael Yamagata on repeat mode and watched web series on the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro. I really liked the music while using these buds and the overall experience was decent. While taking calls or watch movies for long hours and playing games such as Garena Free Fire and Battlegrounds Mobile India, the felt that audio performance wasn't up to the mark.


 
In terms of battery performance, Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro offers up to seven hours of use on a single charge and gets up to 30 hours of total playback time. With a massive 600mAh battery, the case supports Type-C fast charging and can quickly charge the case in around 3 hours and earbuds in about 1.5 hours. Overall, Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro provided a good day-long total battery life. The device also didn't take much to get fully charged.

Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro verdict: Priced at Rs 2,999, the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro are one of the most decent affordable earphones which comes in the budget category. The earbuds might be a nice choice for those who are looking to buy decent earphones at an affordable price range.