Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the Apple AirPods Pro 3?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro actually scores 17.9 points below the Apple AirPods Pro 3, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on noise cancelling (9.3 to 6.0) and sound (8.6 to 7.5). On paper: battery life 8 h to 9 h and drivers per side 1 to 2. Worth checking: battery life (anc on) goes 8 h to 6 h and wireless charging goes Yes to No. It is at least $122 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.67.5
- Noise cancelling9.36.0
- Battery7.37.5
- Calls7.46.5
- Value8.38.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | AirPods Pro 3 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 8 h | 9 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC | |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 6 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| Driver | 10.7 mm dynamic | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "AirPods Pro 3 to Redmi Buds 4 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.