True Wireless
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
87Outstanding
$130
Full review dataOnePlus Buds Pro 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 87. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: OnePlus Buds Pro 4 - Outstanding overall at around $130.
True Wireless
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
63Average
$20
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
OnePlus Buds Pro 4 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- OnePlus Buds Pro 4
- Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
HearWiki score
87
63
Sound
8.5
5.5
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
8.5
6.5
Calls
7.5
5.0
Value
9.0
7.0
Price (USD)
$130
$20
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
OnePlus Buds Pro 4 (2026) against Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 (2021). The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2, Top codec LHDC against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and Water resistance IP55 against IP54.
- Buds Pro 420265 yr newer
- Redmi Buds 32021
What differsBuds Pro 4Redmi Buds 3
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.2
- Top codec
- LHDC
- aptX
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP54
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Buds Pro 4Redmi Buds 3
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $20
- HearWiki score
- 87
- 63
- Released
- 2026
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LHDC
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Latency
- 47 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 7 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 54 h
- 20 h
- Full charge time
- 70 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 11 h
- 10 min → 1.5 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 4.7 g
- 4.5 g
- Case weight
- 50.6 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP54
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- OnePlus Buds 4
- -
- Microphones
- 3
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- cVc
What reviewers said
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.
- Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
- Con:No official mention of wear detection
- Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3
The Redmi Buds 3 are an ultra-affordable true wireless option that focus on comfort, lightweight design, and dependable battery life for everyday listening. They deliver a bass-forward sound signature and practical features like quick charging and IP54 sweat resistance, but cut corners on premium extras like noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity. Overall, they suit budget-minded users who value portability and simplicity over high-end performance.
- Pro:Very affordable price point
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable semi-in-ear fit
- Pro:Good battery life with quick charge support
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Sound is bass-heavy and lacks refinement
- Con:No multipoint connection
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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