Three ANC earbuds keep coming up when people ask us for noise cancelling under Rs 13,000: the SoundPEATS C30, the Anker Soundcore R60i NC and the new Redmi Buds 8. All three block noise, all three connect to two devices, and all three come with an app. On a shelf they look like the same deal at three prices.

They aren’t. The real differences are which phone you use, how long the battery lasts with ANC switched on, and how much you want to spend. This SoundPEATS C30 vs R60i NC vs Redmi Buds 8 comparison puts the official specs side by side and tells you which one fits your phone and your day.

SoundPEATS C30 vs R60i NC vs Redmi Buds 8 ANC earbuds

Quick Answer: Which One Should You Buy?

Best value: Soundcore R60i NC. Adaptive ANC, the longest battery with ANC on (8 hours, 40 with the case), IP55 and free delivery at Mobile Geeks. The easy pick for most people.
Best for music on Android: SoundPEATS C30. The cheapest of the three, with a 12 mm driver, LDAC and a warm, bass-heavy sound. It lists the longest total playtime at 52 hours.
Best for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones: Redmi Buds 8. LHDC Hi-Res on supported Xiaomi phones, a 10-minute charge for 4 hours of music and the lightest buds at 5 g. It costs the most of the three.

SoundPEATS C30 vs R60i NC vs Redmi Buds 8: Specs

All figures are the brands’ own published specs, including the SoundPEATS C30 page and Xiaomi’s Redmi Buds 8 page. Prices are Mobile Geeks prices in November 2026 and can change.

	SoundPEATS C30	Soundcore R60i NC	Redmi Buds 8
Price at Mobile Geeks	Rs 6,799	Rs 8,799, free delivery	Rs 12,999
Noise cancelling	Hybrid ANC, up to 52 dB	Adaptive ANC, up to 52 dB	Smart ANC, up to 50 dB, 3 levels
Driver	12 mm titanium-PU	11 mm	11 mm
Hi-Res codec	LDAC	LDAC	LHDC (supported Xiaomi phones)
Bluetooth	6.0	6.1	5.4
Battery, ANC off	10 h, 52 h with case	10 h, 50 h with case	11 h, 44 h with case
Battery, ANC on	Not published	8 h, 40 h with case	6.5 h, 28 h with case
Quick charge	10 min = 3 h	10 min = 3 h	10 min = 4 h music
Mics for calls	6, AI noise reduction	6, AI noise reduction	3 per bud, wind up to 12 m/s
Water resistance	IP54	IP55	IP54
Two devices at once	Yes (not with LDAC on)	Yes	Yes
App	PeatsAudio	Soundcore	Xiaomi Earbuds

Your Phone Decides the Sound Quality

This is the part most comparisons skip. Hi-Res Bluetooth only works when your phone supports the same codec as the earbuds.

Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, Infinix, Tecno and most other Android phones: LDAC is widely supported, so the C30 and R60i NC can play at higher quality. The Redmi Buds 8 drop to AAC or SBC on most of these phones.
Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones: many recent models support LHDC, so the Redmi Buds 8 unlock Hi-Res audio after a firmware update. These phones usually support LDAC too, so all three sound good here.
iPhone: iPhones use AAC and don’t support LDAC or LHDC. The C30 and Redmi Buds 8 list AAC support. On an iPhone the Hi-Res codec makes no difference, so choose on ANC, battery and price.

One catch on the C30: SoundPEATS says LDAC can’t be used while it’s connected to two devices. If you want both phone and laptop connected all day, you’ll be on standard quality anyway.

Noise Cancelling: Fixed, Adaptive or Smart

The 50 to 52 dB figures are lab numbers, so don’t choose on those alone. How each pair adjusts matters more in daily use.

C30, hybrid ANC: mics inside and outside each bud. Strong on steady sounds like a generator, AC hum or an engine. You pick the mode yourself.
R60i NC, adaptive ANC: keeps checking the noise around you and changes strength on its own. Handy if your day moves from a quiet office to a loud road.
Redmi Buds 8, smart ANC: three levels that adapt to the noise and to how the buds sit in your ear, plus three transparency modes for announcements and conversations.

All three have a transparency mode. Use it on busy roads and when crossing traffic. Not sure ANC is what you need? Our ANC vs ENC guide explains the difference.

Battery Life With ANC On

Most listings show battery life with ANC off, but in Pakistan most people buy these earbuds for the noise cancelling. With ANC on, the picture changes:

Soundcore R60i NC: 8 hours per charge, 40 hours with the case. The best of the three with ANC on.
Redmi Buds 8: 6.5 hours per charge, 28 hours with the case. Fine for a work day, but you’ll charge the case more often.
SoundPEATS C30: SoundPEATS only publishes 10 hours and 52 hours, and doesn’t say what changes with ANC on. Expect less than the headline number.

All three quick charge over USB-C. The Redmi Buds 8 gives the most from 10 minutes: up to 4 hours of music or 1.5 hours of calls.

Calls on a Noisy Road

The C30 and R60i NC each use six mics with AI noise reduction. The Redmi Buds 8 use three mics per bud, and Xiaomi says its call noise reduction handles wind up to 12 m/s, which helps on a bike or a windy rooftop. If you take a lot of calls outdoors, the Redmi Buds 8 have the clearest claim here. For indoor and office calls, all three do the job.

Fit, Weight and Water Resistance

The Redmi Buds 8 are the lightest at 5 g per bud and 44.5 g with the case. The R60i NC has IP55 on the buds, a step above the IP54 on the other two, so sweat and light rain are fine on all three. None of them is made for swimming or the shower.

Which One Fits You?

Buy the SoundPEATS C30 if…

You want ANC at the lowest price of the three.
You use a Samsung or other Android phone with LDAC and like bass-heavy music.
You don’t mind the case feeling a little plasticky. One of our customers mentioned it.

Buy the Soundcore R60i NC if…

You want the longest battery with ANC on.
Your day moves between quiet and loud places and you want ANC that adjusts itself.
You want free delivery and a 3 months warranty from Mobile Geeks.

Buy the Redmi Buds 8 if…

You use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone and want LHDC Hi-Res audio.
You make a lot of calls outdoors.
You often forget to charge and want the most from a quick 10-minute charge.

Price in Pakistan and Where to Buy

At Mobile Geeks, the SoundPEATS C30 is Rs 6,799, the Soundcore R60i NC is Rs 8,799 with free delivery, and the Redmi Buds 8 is Rs 12,999 (November 2026 prices). All three come with cash on delivery across Pakistan, and you can collect them from our Johar Town shop in Lahore. Stock and colours change, so check the product page before you order.

Comparing just the two cheaper pairs? Read our detailed SoundPEATS C30 vs Soundcore R60i NC comparison. For more choices, see our list of the best ANC earbuds in Pakistan or browse all wireless earbuds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Soundcore R60i NC or Redmi Buds 8?

For most people the R60i NC is better value: it costs less, lasts longer with ANC on (8 hours against 6.5) and adjusts its ANC automatically. The Redmi Buds 8 make more sense on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone with LHDC, or if you take a lot of outdoor calls.

How good are the Redmi Buds 8?

They’re a solid all-rounder: up to 50 dB smart ANC, 11 hours per charge with ANC off, a 10-minute charge for 4 hours of music and very light buds. Battery with ANC on (6.5 hours) is shorter than the R60i NC.

Does the SoundPEATS C30 have ANC?

Yes. It has hybrid ANC rated up to 52 dB, plus a transparency mode.

Which of the three has the highest dB ANC?

The C30 and R60i NC are both rated up to 52 dB, and the Redmi Buds 8 up to 50 dB. In real use, how the ANC adapts matters more than a 2 dB difference.

Do these earbuds work with iPhone?

Yes, all three work with iPhone over Bluetooth. iPhones don’t support LDAC or LHDC, so you won’t get the Hi-Res codec benefit.

Can they connect to two devices at once?

Yes, all three support two devices. On the C30, LDAC switches off when two devices are connected.

Which is the cheapest?

The SoundPEATS C30, at Rs 6,799 at Mobile Geeks in November 2026.