Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE vs Mi Air 2S TWS Comparison: What's the Difference?

Xiaomi recently released the new Xiaomi Mi Air2 SE TWS Bluetooth wireless earbuds (also known as AirDots 2 SE).

The release date will be May 19, 2020, and the cost is $ 25 (1800 rubles).

So what is the difference between the latest version of Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE and Xiaomi Mi Air 2S? Which AirDots should you buy? In this post, I will give you a detailed comparison of the 2 SE and 2S specifications.


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Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE vs Mi Air 2S: Feature Comparison

First, let's take a look at the specs of TWS wireless earbuds 2S and 2 SE.

Xiaomi Mi Air2 SE vs Xiaomi Mi Air 2S comparison

Parameter	Xiaomi Mi Air2 SE	Xiaomi Mi Air 2S
Weight	4.7 g	4.5 g
The size	54x22x54 mm	60x60x45 mm
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Battery capacity	40 mAh
	410 mAh	450 mAh
Charging time	1 hour
Working hours	5 o'clock
Waiting time	20 hours	24 hours
Driver	14.2mm dynamic
Audio formats	AAC / SBC	LHDC / AAC / SBC
Profiles	HFP / HSP / A2DP / AVRCP
Protection	IPX5
USB connector	Type-C
Music control	Yes
Call management	Yes
Volume control	not
Voice assistant	Yes
ANC	Yes
In-ear detection	not	Yes
Wireless charger	not	Yes
Price	25$	55$

According to the comparison chart above, I believe you have got a general idea of ​​the difference between 2 SE and 2S TWS. Gadgets have a lot in common, but there are still plenty of differences. I will discuss them in more detail below.

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE or Mi Air 2S: design

First of all, the most obvious difference is the appearance. Although both devices use different designs for earbuds and TWS charging cases, unlike previous AirDots, the 2 SE's charging case is more boxy and looks like a girly beauty bag when opened. And thanks to their small size (22 × 54 mm), the wireless headphones fit easily in your hand and do not take up much space - you can carry it with you without any problems and it will not cause any inconvenience.

In terms of the appearance of the 2S headphones, the headset looks exactly the same as the previous generation, with the same rectangular design.

Apart from the different design of the charger, there are some differences between the headphones themselves. First of all, the weight of each 2 SE earbud is 4.7 grams and the 2S is 4.5 grams. Mi Air 2 SE TWS turned out to be 0.2 g heavier, although the difference is so small that it is not even felt when worn in the ear.

Both the Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE and Xiaomi Mi Air 2s headphones use a semi-in-ear shape, thanks to which it adheres well to the ear canal.

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Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE and Mi Air 2S: battery life comparison

Apart from appearance, there are big differences in battery life and charging methods.

Thanks to the next generation chip, the 2 SE headset can be used for about 5 hours on a single charge and up to 20 hours with the charging case. The battery capacity of the Xiaomi Mi Air 2S charger has been increased to 450 mAh. When using a gadget with a case, the battery life can be up to 24 hours. Another advantage is compatibility with the Qi standard for wireless charging. The Air 2 SE doesn't have this feature.

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE vs Mi Air 2S: sound comparison

In addition to the above, Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE and Xiaomi Mi Air 2S are also distinguished by sound quality.
Both TWS support ENC passive noise cancellation and also have two built-in high-sensitivity microphones that use beamforming technology to eliminate background noise during a call. So that the other person can clearly hear your voice. Moreover, the gadgets use a 14.2mm composite moving coil membrane, the sound is more spacious, rich and detailed. At the same time, the 2 SE and 2S TWS support AAC audio codec technology, which provides an enhanced sound and experience.

In terms of latency, 2S TWS uses LHDC Bluetooth for MIUI systems. When the setting is active, the audio latency can be significantly reduced and the syncronization of audio and picture is almost perfect. Alas, this cannot be achieved in wireless headphones Bluetooth Xiaomi 2 SE.

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE vs Mi Air 2S: usage

In terms of operation, the Air 2 SE and Air 2S Bluetooth wireless headsets are very easy to use. They work great with MIUI. It is enough to open the charging case, and the headphone connection window appears on the smartphone with visualization of the power supply of the headset and the charger after connection.
What's more interesting, Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE with the Xiaomi XiaoAi application can be customized and changed the operating mode of the left and right headphones.

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE vs Mi Air 2S: Price

From the comparison above, it's easy to see that the 2S's performance is much better than the 2 SE's. Of course, 2S is more expensive than 2 SE. Currently, both Xiaomi models are available for sale, with the first for $ 55, and the second for $ 25 - the price differs by almost 2 times.

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If you need to buy TWS earphones from and you do not have high requirements for noise cancellationthen it is worth considering both Bluetooth headsets. But on a limited budget, the Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE is the most profitable option!