Redmi Headphones Neo Review: Best ANC with 72-Hour Battery Life

Bosue.id - Looking for over-ear wireless headphones with excellent quality that are also budget-friendly can be quite a headache, right? Sometimes you find cheap ones, but the sound is tinny like a broken tin can. Then you find ones with decent sound, but the battery leaks or the material is stiff, making your ears calloused. It's exhausting, isn't it?

Hey, hold on! Xiaomi, through its Redmi line, has responded and released the answer to all our complaints: Redmi Headphones Neo! This product comes with a sweet promise that sparks curiosity: smart noise cancellation, a super comfortable design, and the craziest part, its battery life is claimed to last up to 72 hours! Isn't that amazing?

So, instead of being more curious about whether these headphones are truly worthy of your wishlist and can be relied upon to accompany your daily routine, let's casually break them down together in this complete review!

The first impression upon seeing the Redmi Headphones Neo is truly minimalist and very clean! There's a cool logo on the arm, but the design remains calm and understated, so it won't look over the top when you wear it in public. These headphones come in two incredibly cool neutral color variants: Obsidian Black for those who prefer a classic-masculine look, and the one we're trying out, Sand White, which looks incredibly elegant and aesthetic!

Lightweight Yet Solid Material

Many are worried that affordable headphones will feel flimsy or like toy plastic. Fortunately, the Redmi Headphones Neo feel very solid despite its main material being polycarbonate. What's more exciting is that this material choice makes its weight incredibly light, only around 263 grams! Imagine, it feels like placing two Malang Apples on your head – truly light and won't cause any neck strain at all!

Champion Comfort, Glasses-Friendly!

When it comes to comfort, Redmi doesn't mess around. They use ear cushions made of protein leather (premium synthetic leather that's as soft as real leather). Inside, there's soft foam that fits perfectly, not making your ears feel clamped. For those who wear glasses, don't worry! These headphones are very accommodating and won't press your glasses' temples into your head until you get a headache. The headband is also flexible, adjustable to fit your head size. Plus, the earcups can be rotated and folded, making them easy to slip into your dedicated headphone bag!

No need for complicated and confusing audio jargon! The point is, the Redmi Headphones Neo are equipped with a "sound engine," or 40mm titanium-plated drivers. The result? The sound produced is loud, powerful, yet maximally clear!

Pleasant Sound Character

The bass is truly deep and punchy, but impressively, it doesn't drown out the vocals. The vocals remain forward and clear, while the details of instruments like guitar plucks or cymbal hisses are crisp without causing ear pain or ringing.

Adjust to Your Liking via the Xiaomi Earbuds App

Now, here's the added value! These headphones can connect directly to the Xiaomi Earbuds app on your smartphone. For those of us who are new to this, the app is very helpful because we can change the sound character with just a single tap. Here are the options:

•      Balanced: A safe choice suitable for listening to all music genres generally.
•      Enhance Bass: Activate this if you want even more booming bass that makes you want to party!
•      Enhance Treble: Perfect for acoustic or classical music to make instrument details even clearer.
•      Voice: Ideal for listening to podcasts or audiobooks to make conversations sound clearer.

Can Also Be Used with a Cable!

Although these are originally wireless headphones, Redmi kindly provides the option to use them with a cable via a USB Type-C port. Once you plug them into your laptop or phone, the sound quality instantly elevates to "Hi-Res" level – it sounds as clear as listening to an original CD physical release!

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is usually only found in expensive headphones with sky-high prices. But here, you can enjoy this magical feature that can detect ambient noise and automatically "erase" it before it reaches your ears!

The Redmi Headphones Neo can reduce noise by up to 42dB! To put it simply, when you use them on a crowded KRL train or TransJakarta bus, the engine rumble becomes as quiet as a soft whisper. If you use them at a cafe, the surrounding conversations disappear, allowing you to focus on work or study in peace. There are 3 ANC levels that you can adjust through the app according to the surrounding noise level.

Clearer Calls

What about using them for calls or online meetings on Zoom/Google Meet? Don't worry, these headphones have 3 small microphones supported by artificial intelligence (AI) technology to recognize your voice. What's more, there's a wind noise reduction feature! So even if you're on a call while walking outdoors or in front of a fan, the person you're talking to will still hear your voice clearly without being disturbed by strong wind noise.

Can Connect to Two Devices Simultaneously!

This is one of the favorite and most useful features! For example, if you're engrossed in watching a Korean drama on your laptop using these headphones, and suddenly you get a call on your phone. You don't need to bother disconnecting Bluetooth from your laptop and then connecting to your phone. These headphones will automatically switch the audio to your phone, and once the call ends, the audio will automatically return to the movie on your laptop. So practical, right?

"Rhino" Battery That Lasts Incredibly Long

Redmi claims the battery can last up to 72 hours (with ANC off). This means if you use these headphones to listen to music for about 4 hours a day, you'll only need to charge them again after almost three weeks! Incredible!

In real-world daily use for video editing, listening to music, and occasional gaming with ANC always on, the battery only decreased by 15% after two days of use. Oh, and for competitive gaming or video editing that requires precise synchronization, it's recommended to use a wired connection to avoid noticeable latency.

Charging is also easy, just plug it in with a USB Type-C cable (the same as current Android or iPhone phone chargers). Leave it to rest for just 30 minutes, and the headphones will be ready to accompany you again for hours to come!

If you are a student who needs to focus on studying in a noisy dorm, an office worker who commutes daily on the KRL/Bus, or a digital nomad who likes to WFH from cafe to cafe, the Redmi Headphones Neo is the best investment! Its incredibly long-lasting battery and smart noise-canceling feature will be your "sanity" saver amidst the hustle and bustle of daily activities.