Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $75.

True Wireless

Score breakdown

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

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro leads on 5 of 7 measures.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

7.1

8.0

Noise cancelling

6.0

8.0

Battery

6.7

5.5

Calls

6.2

7.6

Value

6.9

9.3

Price (USD)

$57

$75

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

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro (2026) against Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro (2022). The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and LE Audio (LC3). The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Custom EQ.

Redmi Buds 4 Pro2022
Redmi Buds 8 Pro20264 yr newer

What differsRedmi Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No

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

Specifications

Redmi Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $57; $75
HearWiki score: 71; 80
Released: 2022; 2026
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2-driver hybrid; 3× 11 mm driver
Driver type: hybrid; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 3
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature: neutral; -
Impedance: 24 Ω; -
Sensitivity: -; 95 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
Codecs: LDAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LHDC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 45 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 9 h; 10 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 36 h; 35 h
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; 10.6 g
Case weight: 39.5 g; 36.3 g
Water resistance: IP54; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 3
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; -

Specification comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Spec	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$57	$75
HearWiki score	71 / 100 Good	80 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2026
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	3× 11 mm driver
Driver type	hybrid	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	2	3
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature	neutral	-
Impedance	24 Ω	-
Sensitivity	-	95 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Codecs	LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LHDC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	45 ms
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	9 h	10 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	36 h	35 h
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	10.6 g
Case weight	39.5 g	36.3 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	3
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	-

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 8 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack in adaptive noise cancellation, a triple-driver setup, and support for high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs. They deliver punchy, bass-forward sound with clear call quality, plus useful extras like multipoint connectivity and quick charging, making them a solid pick for everyday listening and commutes. The main compromise is shorter battery life per charge compared to some rivals, but the overall feature set is impressive for the price.

Pro:Strong adaptive ANC for the price
Pro:Rich, bass-heavy sound with detailed highs
Pro:Clear call quality with triple mic setup

Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 8.5 hours
Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some

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

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