Review of the best headphones from Xiaomi in 2024

Recently, Xiaomi has been increasingly heard on the gadget market. She became famous for the fact that it produces budget technology, including inexpensive and high-quality headphones for smartphones. The assortment of the offered product is wide: from standard wired models to new products supporting Hands Free and Hi-End.

Headphones from Xiaomi in 2024 are aimed at the general public, not professionals and music lovers. Therefore, you should not expect first-class sound from them for a low price. They are not bad for everyday use, but not for audiophiles, although the company has a couple of decent models.

Better on-ear and over-ear headphones for gaming

Xiaomi Mi Headphones

For the price, they cannot be called budget (on average, they ask for 6000 rubles), but they fully justify their cost. The design looks expensive. The package includes 3 sets of overlays for different genres of music, adapters (including for airplanes), adapter, headphone cases, microphone built into the wire, replaceable cable.

• Beautiful design;
• Volume and high quality sound;
• Folding metal body;
• The ability to turn on-ear headphones into full-size;
• Use of quality materials;
• Can be used as a headset;
• Small weight - 220 grams;
• Convenient bowls;
• Long cable that can be disconnected;
• Wide range of reproducible frequencies;
• Spring that protects the plug from early wear.

• The model is of a semi-open type, so the music being played will be partially heard;
• Straight plug;
• Double-ended cable;

Xiaomi Mi Headphones as gaming equipment perfectly fulfill their duties. They are also well suited for listening to music from a smartphone. Buyers note good looks, as well as good sound quality for their
price category.

Xiaomi Mi Headphones Light Edition

This is a lightweight version of Xiaomi Mi Headphones made of plastic. The design of this model is more restrained, simple, available in three colors. Of all the on-ear and full-size headphones, Xiaomi is the cheapest. The average price for them is 3100 rubles.

• Low cost;
• The surface is pleasant to the touch;
• The presence of fasteners in the headboard rim for better fixation of the bowls;
• Built-in microphone;
• 1.4 meter cable;
• High noise reduction;
• Comfortable to wear;
• The ability to connect to a PC and use them to play.

• Possible problems with the volume button when connected to Android or iPhone;
• Straight plug;
• The cable is made of rubber, which hardens in cold weather;
• Plastic is very scratched during use;
• There are no replaceable pads, which reduces the sound quality.

Xiaomi Mi Headphones Light Edition is only suitable for certain genres of music. Customer reviews say that they lack the volume of sound, so you won't listen to rock or metal with pleasure. However, they are quite suitable for everyday use.

Best wireless headphones

Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset

These are the first wireless headphones (headset) for phones from Xiaomi. Their design is peculiar - it is a stick 5.6 centimeters long, 1 centimeter in diameter, placed in one ear. The color gamut is not wide - only black and white colors are available. Wireless network type - Bluetooth version 4.1. Also supports Hands Free. The set includes three pairs of earbuds.

• Low weight (6.5 grams);
• Low cost with good sound quality;
• Active noise cancellation. Long run time - up to 10 hours;
• Wide range of reproducible frequencies.

• It is impossible to adjust the volume due to the lack of a regulator;
• Inability to use in too noisy places;
• Not a very comfortable mount;
• Chinese voice acting.

The average price is 1000 rubles. On Aliexpress, you can find options in the range from 460 to 1640 rubles, but there is a great risk of getting fake.

Xiaomi Mi Sport Bluetooth Headset

A version designed specifically for sports. Unlike the previous ones, these speakers are mounted on the ear and also have a large number of replaceable earbuds. The volume button (aka the call, answer and play button) is located on the right speaker housing.

• Quality of materials;
• There is protection against water;
• High quality sound;
• Long operating time - up to 6 hours of sound;
• Bluetooth connection, support for Hands Free and other profiles;
• Drawstring strap to adjust its length;
• Microphone;
• Water resistant;
• Compatible with IPhone and Android.

• Price - 2000-3000 rubles;
• Insufficient volume and predominance of low frequencies;
• Chinese voice-over for voice commands.

These headphones are great for running, but they won't work for swimming. Music lovers do not really like this model, since the mid and high frequencies are worked out mediocre. For everyday listening to music, in principle, not bad.

Xiaomi Mi Collar Bluetooth Headset

Designed specifically for sports. Their design is original. They consist of a tough but elastic horseshoe-shaped belt to which the speakers are connected. The functionality of the gadget supports a large number of profiles (HFP / HSP / A2DP / AVRCP / Hands Free, Headset) and the AptX code.

• Sound that even music lovers love;
• Light weight of 40 grams;
• Long time of continuous listening to music (8 hours);
• The radius of action is 10 meters;
• Works via bluetooth version 4.1. Water resistant;
• Build quality;
• Ease of wearing;
• Soundproofing;
• Built-in microphone.

• Price - 3000-4000 rubles.
• Voice acting for commands in Chinese.

Collar Bluetooth Headsets are mainly intended for smartphones, but they can also be connected to a PC.

In the reviews, buyers practically do not find any drawbacks to this model. The main thing that everyone points out is the high cost, as well as the bundle, limited by replaceable ear pads and a micro USB cable. However, for sports wireless headphones with
high quality sound is inexpensive.

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Xiaomi Piston 3

This is the third improved version of Piston 1, which will be discussed later. This model is considered the best in the entire line of Xiaomi headphones due to not only the low average price, but also the high sound quality.

• Cable protection with nylon braid;
• Lightweight construction;
• Volume control and microphone;
• Original design;
• Ease of wearing;
• Noise suppression.

• Not suitable for all phone models (malfunctions may occur);
• Straight plug;
• Short-lived (the body of the insert wears out over time, and the wire is bent).

There are more positive reviews about this model than negative ones, however, all buyers agree that this model is for amateurs. The midrange is not wide, but the bass and treble are well developed.For listening to music from the phone, it will do.

Xiaomi Piston 2

Despite the metal body, this model is not heavy - the total weight is 12 grams. The design looks very impressive:

Gilded or silver plated threaded cylinder. The use of metal in the design immediately affected the average price of the product - 2300 rubles, but it is fully justified. Includes a set of 4 pairs of earbuds, a storage case, a clip for attaching to clothing.

• Coated rubber cable with Kevlar thread;
• Headset;
• High quality balanced sound;
• Do not get confused;
• Comfortable to wear.

• Not suitable for sports;
• Straight plug (mini Jack);
• Short-lived;
• Average quality microphone.

If you study customer reviews, then you can rarely find negative among them. Everyone notes the high quality of sound and build.

Xiaomi Piston 1

This is a kind of classic in its line. They conquer the ratings of popularity of models with their reasonable price, on average equal to 700 rubles, and original design. The set includes 3 pairs of interchangeable ear pads, storage case.

• Good sound for a low price;
• Cable braiding;
• Microphone;
• Kevlar thread inside the wire;
• High-quality assembly;
• Quality materials;
• Gold plated connectors.

• Fragility;
• Straight mini-Jack;
• Weight.

It's better not to expect great sound from the Piston 1. The bass is fine, but the high frequencies will need to be adjusted with an equalizer. For an inexperienced listener, it is quite suitable, but a music lover will definitely not like them.

Xiaomi Piston Youth

A more economical version of the third generation Piston model with an average price of 600-700 rubles. Manufacturers decided to reduce the price by reducing the configuration (only three pairs of replaceable ear pads) and simplifying the design. The stats remain the same as the Piston 3.

• Surround sound;
• Comfortable to wear;
• The middle frequencies are expressed, the bass is worked out;
• Flat cable;
• Several color options for the case;
• High quality microphone;
• The headset works with the IPhone.

• Straight mini jack;
• Fragility.

They are quite good for their price. Judging by customer reviews, the plastic counterparts may even be slightly better than their partially metal original Piston 3 (due to the ribbon cable that does not bend). They are not declared as professional, so you should not demand too much from them.

Xiaomi Basic (RM 25)

They are very similar in design to the Xiaomi Piston 2, however, the body is made of plastic, not metal. In this regard, they are inexpensive - 450-500 rubles - but at the same time they fit the main criteria for choosing headphones.

• Acceptable sound quality for a low price;
• High build quality and materials;
• Ease of wearing;
• Good sound insulation;
• Can be used as a headset;
• Wires do not tangle;
• Long service life for this price point.

• The cable is made of rubber and is not braided;
• Straight mini-Jack.

There are very different reviews about Xiaomi Basic, including not the most pleasant ones about the sound, but no one has announced the high quality of the sound. They are great for everyday use. Yes, there are some problems with bass and mids, but all of this can be corrected in the equalizer.

Best hybrid headphones

This is a synthesis of armature and dynamic drivers, due to which the quality of the reproduced sound has increased. Hybrid headphones are becoming increasingly popular in 2024, despite sometimes being too expensive.

Xiaomi Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones (Piston 4)

The design is practically no different from the third version of the Piston generation: the speaker housing is mostly made of metal, before separation the cable is covered with a braid, and after that it is still the same rubber coating. Due to the cost of technology, the cost has increased, so manufacturers, for the sake of economy, have reduced the package to only three pairs of replacement ear pads.

The average price for this model is from 1,500 to 2,000 rubles. You can find cheaper on Aliexpress, but there is a high risk of getting to
fake.

• More natural sound by using multiple driver types;
• High build quality;
• Comfortable fit;
• Wires do not tangle;
• Good work of the headset with Android;
• Reliability;
• Noise suppression.

• Inability to use in too noisy places;
• Balanced cable, inconvenient for communication through a microphone;
• The speaker enclosures are slightly longer, which can cause them to fall out of the ear;
• Straight mini-Jack;
• Limited functionality of the remote when connected to an IPhone, IPod or iPad.

Many buyers who bought the Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones, judging by the reviews, were satisfied with their choice.

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphone Pro HD

Improved version of Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphone with original streamlined speaker design. Unlike the previous version, this version has two dynamic and one armature drivers. Due to this, the company managed to improve the sound balance, as well as raise the mids. In-Ear Headphone Pro HD are expensive - 1600-2000 rubles - but still cheaper than many "hybrids" of other companies.

• New, more convenient remote control design;
• Detailed sound with well-developed mids, highs, lows;
• Carrying case and cover, as well as three pairs of interchangeable ear pads;
• Gold plated plug;
• Build quality using quality materials;
• Reliability and durability;
• Solid cable;
• Microphone.

• Straight mini-Jack;
• Gold plating on the plug is quickly erased;
• Lack of noise cancellation;
• When working with IOS, the answer button does not work, but the rewind and pause function works properly.

Xiaomi engineers have gone to great lengths to create headphones that would please even the most demanding customers. Reviews of the products of this brand are mostly positive. Many people like the sound quality, which was achieved by connecting another dynamic driver, as well as the design.