Redmi Airdots original vs fake: how not to run into a fake in 3 minutes

Introduction: Why Redmi Airdots fakes are so common

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots wireless headphones have become a hit thanks to a combination of low price, decent sound and compact design. But the popularity of the problem is that there are so many fakes on the market that even experienced buyers can sometimes not distinguish the original from a copy. According to AliExpress and Wildberries, up to 40% of offers marked "Redmi Airdots" is a counterfeit that is almost indistinguishable from real headphones.

The main danger of fakes is not only in bad sound or quick discharge. Fake headphones often use cheap batteries that can swell or even ignite when charging. And poor-quality Bluetooth modules interfere with other devices within a radius of 5 meters. In this article, we will analyze the unique tags of the original Redmi Airdots (including the S, 2, 3 and Pro models), which can not be tampered with, and learn how to detect fake even before buying.

1.Packaging: 7 parts that give off a fake

The original Redmi Airdots box is not just a cardboard, but a complex, layered "passport" of the device. Counterfeit manufacturers often miss little things that are only noticeable when examined closely.

• 📦 Box material: the original is made of thick matového cardboard with a light texture, fake is glossy or thin.
• 🖼️ Hologram: On the front side of the original 3D-hologram with transfusion effect (when tilted, the Mi logo is visible), the fake has a regular sticker.
• 🔍 Barcode and QR: original QR-The code leads to the official Xiaomi website (check through the Mi Home app), and the barcode matches what is printed on the internal label.
• 📏 The size of the box: the original is exactly 10.5 × 10.5 × 3.2 Fakes are often thicker or narrower on the 1–2 mm.

Pay special attention to the text on the box. The original text is clear, blurry, and Chinese characters (if any) are grid-based. Fakes often have typos in "Wireless" or "Bluetooth," and the typeface can "float" at the box's joints.

2.The appearance of headphones: 5 hidden marks of the original

Even if the packaging is perfect, it's not a guarantee of originality. Fraudsters have learned to copy the boxes, but the parts of the headphones themselves are harder to fake.

Another 100% feature of the original is the serial number on the inside of the headphone (under a removable silicone header) that must match the number on the box and in the Mi Home app. Fakes often don't have serials or duplicates on both headphones.

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Before you buy, ask the seller to shoot a video showing the serial number on the headphone and box, and the scammers usually refuse or send a photo with someone else's number.

3. Sound and microphone: how to hear the difference

Fake Redmi Airdots are often praised for their "good sound," but it's actually a very different sound than the original.

• 🎵 Frequency Range: Original plays bass up to 20Hz (check out "Seven Nation Army" - The White Stripes), fake "cuts" below 50Hz.

A simple test: call from your headphones to another phone and record your voice. In the original, you hear a clean voice without an echo, in a fake, a metal hue and hiss. AAC-codecs (checked in the Bluetooth settings of the smartphone), and fakes usually work only with SBC.

4.Firmware and Bluetooth: Secret Commands

The original Redmi Airdots run on Mi Bluetooth Audio firmware, which can't be faked. Here's how to check it out:

1. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
2. Open the Mi Home app (download to the App Store or Google Play).
3. In the Devices section → Add select Redmi Airdots.
4. If the headphones are original, a menu will appear with the charge level, firmware version and sensor settings.

In fakes, the app either doesn't find the device or it shows a "Device not supported" error.

Press 3 times on the touch panel of the left earphone - the original will say "Cleared", the fake will either not respond, or will give a squeak.

Install Mi Home|Plug in your headphones |Check the version in the app |Reset your headphones with a team (3 clicks)|Check your response to the sensor-->

5. Charging case: 4 signs of fake

The case is Redmi Airdots' second-person, and scammers often skimp on its quality.

• 🔋 Charging indicator: 4 white LEDs (fakes often have 3 or red ones).
• 🧲 Magnets: The original holds the lid so tightly that it is difficult to open with one hand, the fake opens easily.
• ⚡ Type-C port: original connector USB-C with gold, fake - Micro-USB or unpainted USB-C.
• ⚖️ Weight: the original case weighs 38.5 grams, fake - 5-10 grams lighter.

Also, notice the inscription on the inside of the lid. The original one says, Model: TWSEJ03LS (Or similar to your model, Input: 5V ≡ 300mA, Made in China with the Mi logo.

Fakes often lack a model or other input parameters are specified (5V ≡ 500mA).

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If the case charges for longer than 1.5 hours or the headphones are discharged in 2 hours of music, it is 100% fake.The original holds 4 hours of playback and charges in 1 hour.

6.Where and how to buy, so as not to run into fake

Even in official stores, you can get fakes, so watch these rules:

⚠️ Warning: Never buy Redmi Airdots from sellers who: - Refuse to show the serial number in the photo / video. - Indicate in the description "clone", "replica" or "analogue". - Sell headphones without a box ("case only").

Safe sites to buy: Xiaomi official website (mi.com), Mi Store, Wildberries/Ozon branded with the "Original" mark and a 12-month warranty.

Avoid AliExpress and Avito, where the risk of getting fake is higher than 60%.

Price of the original Redmi Airdots (2026): 1,500–2,200 ₽ model-wise.

If the seller offers headphones cheaper than 1,200 ₽ — It's a fake or a used device.

7 What to do if you have already bought a fake

If after checking it turned out that your Redmi Airdots are fake, act according to the algorithm:

1. Write to the seller with a request to return the money (attach a photo with proof of forgery).

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to overfish fake Airdots - it can knock them out. Fake headphones often use cheap controllers that don't support official Xiaomi software.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Airdots fakes