Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the Nothing CMF Buds Neo?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro actually scores 13.5 points below the Nothing CMF Buds Neo, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on value (9.8 to 6.9) and battery (9.0 to 6.7). On paper: water resistance (IP54) and drivers per side 1 to 2. Worth checking: battery life goes 11 h to 9 h and battery incl. case goes 52 h to 36 h. And it costs $35 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. 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.
- Sound7.47.1
- Noise cancelling7.86.0
- Battery9.06.7
- Calls7.86.2
- Value9.86.9
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | CMF Buds Neo | Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 11 h | 9 h | |
| Water resistance | Not rated | IP54 | |
| Battery incl. case | 52 h | 36 h | |
| Driver size | 12.4 mm | 10 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 4 | 3 | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 5.5 h | 5 min → 2 h | |
| Driver | 12.4 mm dynamic | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "CMF Buds 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.