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

On aggregated review scores the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro - Great overall at around $83.

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 5 of 7 measures.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

6.5

8.0

Noise cancelling

5.5

7.5

Battery

6.0

8.0

Calls

7.0

6.0

Value

7.5

9.0

Price (USD)

$30

$83

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 6 Pro (2024) against Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 (2022). The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2, Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Redmi Buds 42022
Redmi Buds 6 Pro20242 yr newer

What differsRedmi Buds 4Redmi Buds 6 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.3
Top codec: AAC; LDAC
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Water resistance.

Specifications

Redmi Buds 4Redmi Buds 6 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $30; $83
HearWiki score: 68; 78
Released: 2022; 2024
Availability: Discontinued; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 3-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 3
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: -; 20 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 6 h; 9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 4 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 30 h; 36 h
Full charge time: 90 min; -
Quick charge: 5 min → 1 h; 5 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; No
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Weight: -; 5.2 g
Case weight: 50.5 g; 36.1 g
Water resistance: IP54; IP54
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: -; M2430E1
Microphones: -; 3
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Spec	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$30	$83
HearWiki score	68 / 100 Good	78 / 100 Great
Released	2022	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	3-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	3
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	20 ms
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	6 h	9.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	4 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	30 h	36 h
Full charge time	90 min	-
Quick charge	5 min → 1 h	5 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	No
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Design
Weight	-	5.2 g
Case weight	50.5 g	36.1 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	-	M2430E1
Calls
Microphones	-	3
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI ENC

What reviewers said

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver solid audio performance and effective noise cancellation for the price. They offer a comfortable fit, reliable call quality, and a total battery life of around 30 hours with the charging case. While they lack some premium conveniences like wireless charging or multi-device pairing, they remain a strong budget-friendly choice for everyday listening.

Pro:Effective active noise cancellation for the price
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for extended wear
Pro:Clear call quality and strong transparency mode

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Lacks multi-device Bluetooth pairing
Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 6 hours

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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