Xiaomi Mi AirDots Youth Edition
Update April 2019
The Xiaomi AirDots Youth is now also available under the Xiaomi brand “Redmi”. The Redmi AirDots headphones only differ in color. Functionally, both models are identical. You can find out more information and where you can currently buy the AirDots cheaply at the end of the article.
At least since the Apple AirPods, so-called True Wireless (TWS) in-ear headphones have been all the rage. So far, however, no other manufacturer has been able to throw Apple's AirPods from the throne. The TWS products, which are now widely available, usually fail because of their comfort, sound and range of functions. Xiaomi's AirDots Youth Edition also look less comfortable at first glance, but they have some very interesting features.
You are also interested in the pro model? Then take a look at our Xiaomi AirDots Pro review!
Ergonomic capsule design and smart operation
Xiaomi is known for giving its product an elegant, but at the same time simple design. It is the same with the AirDots Youth Edition. The compact capsule housings, which according to Xiaomi are adapted to the anatomy of the ear, are kept in a simple matt white and at least visually do not have a lot of frills. The weight is comfortably light 4.2g. If you consider that all hardware is in the capsules, this is quite remarkable! Apple's AirPods are hardly lighter at just 4g.
Speaking of which without a lot of frills. That's not entirely true. Xiaomi uses a sophisticated control option. The in-ears can be controlled via the touch control panel on the outside of the earphones. Depending on the order of contact, the volume can be adjusted, playback paused and resumed, and calls can be accepted or rejected. A very interesting feature, from which only Chinese users have benefited so far, is the XiaoAI integration. Tapping the in-ears on both sides automatically starts the smart voice assistant, which accepts voice commands via the built-in microphone.
Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2 mm drivers
With Bluetooth 5.0, the Xiaomi AirDots Youth Edition support the latest Bluetooth standard. Not even the current AirPods generation can do that! The advantages of Bluetooth 5.0 are a significant increase in transmission speed and range, and an improved compression method. A 7.2 mm dynamic driver is responsible for the sound. In terms of sound, the in-ears promise a well-coordinated sound signature with strong bass. The aptX audio codec is not supported. How the AirDots Youth Edition will actually sound in the end will be tested soon!
Charge case with battery
In the practical charging case, the in-ears can not only be transported safely, but also charged on the go. For this purpose, the charging case is equipped with a 300 mAh battery that charges the headphones up to 2x with one battery charge. The rechargeable batteries of the earphones last for 4 hours of stereo music playback, 5 hours of mono playback and 12 hours in standby, depending on use.
Felix
Sure that they have no aptx support? On the other side, they have aptx and would even be watertight.
Timo
Hey Felix, ich bin mir das sehr sicher. Ich recherchiere oft bei den chinesischen Kollegen und dort wurde bereits mehrfach bestätigt, dass die Airdots (Youth Edition) kein aptX unterstützen. Es ist allerdings wahrscheinlich, dass Xiaomi auch ein Modell mit aptX Unterstützung veröffentlichen wird. Zur so genannten “Youth Edition” gibt es nämlich meistens noch ein “vollwertiges” Modell.
Felix
Thanks, I ordered it anyway. The price makes you really nothing wrong.
Erik
Ich weiß ja nicht. Dieser dicke Knopf im Ohr hat mit bei diesen kabellosen In-Ears noch nie so wirklich gefallen. Dann auch nur ein dynamischer Treiber statt einem Balanced Armature, kein aptx und vermutlich auch nicht wasserdicht. Für den Preis sicherlich nicht verkehrt aber da warte ich lieber mal ab ob von Xiaomi nicht noch was besseres kommt. Die hier sollen ja die “Youth Editon” sein. Meistens bringt Xiaomi auch noch ne richtige Version raus.
Tallow
I think it's awesome. At the price you can not expect more. If they sound really good now they are bought!