Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the OnePlus Buds 4?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro actually scores 13.9 points below the OnePlus Buds 4, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in battery (6.3 to 7.5). You do give up ground on noise cancelling (8.4 to 6.0) and calls (8.0 to 6.5). On paper: case weight 50.6 g to 39.5 g and wear detection. Worth checking: battery life goes 11 h to 9 h and bluetooth goes 5.4 to 5.3. It is at least $58 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.
- Sound8.87.5
- Noise cancelling8.46.0
- Battery6.37.5
- Calls8.06.5
- Value8.58.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Buds 4 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 11 h | 9 h | |
| Codecs | AAC, LHDC | LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 36 h | |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10 mm | |
| Case weight | 50.6 g | 39.5 g | |
| Wear detection | No | Yes | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 11 h | 5 min → 2 h | |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Buds 4 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.