Xiaomi will expand their product lineup at an April 10th launch event by unveiling their inaugural open-back headphones and the Redmi Turbo 3 and Pad Pro models.
Xiaomi Unveils New Earphones
Only limited details regarding Xiaomi's newly unveiled earphones are currently available, however an image shared on Weibo by their promotion shows their design and colors; cream white and white options being featured respectively on both earbuds as well as their case with its sleek flat design featuring LED indicator on central frame.
Anticipated Features
Details regarding Xiaomi's first open-back earphones remain undisclosed; however, expectations suggest a focus on extended battery life and comfortable wear-alike with other similar products available on the market.
Open-back earphones differ from conventional in-ear models by resting outside the ear canal for an open-ear listening experience. These models typically use bone conduction or air conduction technologies to deliver the sound; bone conduction involves sending vibrations directly through cheekbones into the inner ear without going through an eardrum, while air conduction relies on sound waves traveling along air currents to deliver audio content to inner ears directly from speakers.
Market Trends
Air conduction technology involves small speakers located close to your ears that direct soundwaves directly towards the ear canal, so Xiaomi may utilize air conduction in its future headphones.
Open-back earphone sales have experienced exponential growth since 2023, driven by rising consumer demands for comfortable audio solutions. According to IDC research, sales reached 6.52 million units last year--an astounding year-on-year jump of 130.2%! This shift may indicate consumer preferences shifting away from true wireless and neck-mounted models.
