Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the Huawei FreeBuds Neo?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro actually scores 14.5 points below the Huawei FreeBuds Neo, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on value (9.0 to 6.9) and noise cancelling (8.0 to 6.0). Worth checking: battery life goes 10 h to 9 h and battery incl. case goes 40 h to 36 h. It is at least $52 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.
- Sound8.07.1
- Noise cancelling8.06.0
- Battery8.06.7
- Calls8.06.2
- Value9.06.9
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | FreeBuds Neo | Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 10 h | 9 h | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 36 h | |
| Microphones | 4 | 3 | |
| Driver | dynamic | 2-driver hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 48 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "FreeBuds Neo 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.