Redmi's First Over-Ear Headphones: 42dB ANC, 72-Hour

Redmi has stepped beyond phones and buds to launch its first over-ear headphones — and they arrive with a bold promise: serious noise cancellation and marathon battery life at a price that won’t make you wince.

The Redmi Headphones Neo favor clean, practical design. They fold flat, weigh about 263g and use protein-leather ear cushions packed with slow-rebound foam for longer comfort. The earcups rotate up to 110 degrees and tilt 15 degrees to settle onto different head shapes, while a metal headband gives the whole package a sturdier feel than you might expect at this tier.

Under the shells sit 40mm titanium-plated dynamic drivers housed in dedicated acoustic chambers to reduce distortion and sharpen clarity. For wired listening you get USB Audio support up to 96kHz/24-bit and Hi-Res Audio certification, plus four EQ presets and a 10-band custom equalizer so you can fine-tune the soundstage.

• ANC rating: up to 42dB with Deep, Balanced and Light modes
• Drivers: 40mm titanium-plated dynamic drivers
• Battery: 600mAh, up to 72 hours playback; 10-minute quick charge ≈ 5 hours
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, dual-device pairing, audio sharing
• Extras: triple-mic AI calls with wind-noise reduction (up to 5 m/s), Xiaomi HyperConnect features

Active noise cancellation reaches up to 42dB and adapts to different listening scenarios. There’s also adaptive ANC that tweaks levels on the fly, plus a triple-microphone array tuned for clearer calls and wind suppression — useful if you walk or bike in breezy conditions. Pairing is straightforward: the Neo supports quick pairing, dual-device connections, and Xiaomi’s HyperConnect tricks like precise device finding and seamless audio handoff between compatible gadgets.

Battery life is where these cans really headline: a 600mAh cell promises up to 72 hours of playback on a single charge. Need a fast top-up? Ten minutes plugged in delivers roughly five hours of listening — a practical lifeline for travel or long commutes.

Price in China is aggressive. The retail tag sits at 349 yuan (about $50), with introductory offers dropping the price to roughly 297 yuan (~$40). Colorways include Jazz Blue, Symphony White and Rock Black. For now, distribution appears limited to Xiaomi’s official channels in China; Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed wider international availability.

If you’re shopping for an affordable over-ear option that blends useful ANC, long battery life and flexible connectivity, the Redmi Headphones Neo are worth watching — especially if the price stays this friendly.