Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 77. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro - Great overall at around $93.

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

8.4

Noise cancelling

6.0

8.1

Battery

7.5

Calls

6.5

6.3

Value

8.0

8.7

Price (USD)

$57

$93

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?

Same generation

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro adds Wear detection and Custom EQ.

Redmi Buds 4 Pro2022
Redmi Buds 6 Pro20242 yr newer

What differsRedmi Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 6 Pro

Wear detection: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Redmi Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 6 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $57; $93
HearWiki score: 70; 77
Released: 2022; 2024
Availability: Discontinued; Discontinued
Driver: 2-driver hybrid; 3-driver hybrid
Driver type: hybrid; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 3
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature: neutral; -
Impedance: 24 Ω; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: LDAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 20 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 9 h; 9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 36 h; 36 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: 5 min → 2 h; 5 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 5 g; 5.2 g
Case weight: 39.5 g; 36.1 g
Water resistance: IP54; IP54
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: -; M2430E1
Microphones: 3; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Spec	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$57	$93
HearWiki score	70 / 100 Good	77 / 100 Great
Released	2022	2024
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	3-driver hybrid
Driver type	hybrid	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	2	3
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature	neutral	-
Impedance	24 Ω	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	20 ms
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	9 h	9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	36 h	36 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	5 min → 2 h	5 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	5 g	5.2 g
Case weight	39.5 g	36.1 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	-	M2430E1
Calls
Microphones	3	3
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	AI ENC

What reviewers said

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro

The Redmi Buds 4 Pro are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that offer solid audio performance, a comfortable fit, and robust battery life at a budget-friendly price. They support high-resolution LDAC streaming, adaptive noise cancellation, and multipoint connectivity, making them a compelling choice for value-focused listeners. While the ANC is not the strongest in its class and some settings require the companion app, the overall package is impressive for the cost.

Pro:Excellent value for the price
Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
Pro:Comfortable fit with good battery life

Con:ANC is not particularly strong
Con:Some features require the Xiaomi app
Con:No wireless charging support

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro

These budget-friendly wireless earbuds pack impressive hardware for the price, including a hybrid triple-driver setup and LDAC support, delivering rich, detailed sound. With adaptive ANC, solid battery life, and a lightweight design, they offer strong competition against pricier models, though some practical compromises exist. Overall, they are a feature-packed option that prioritizes audio performance and noise cancellation over extras like wireless charging or flawless call quality.

Pro:Excellent audio clarity and detail for the price
Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Long battery life with the charging case

Con:No wireless charging for the case
Con:Call quality is only average
Con:Multipoint connectivity can have firmware issues

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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