Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro worth the upgrade from the OnePlus Buds Pro 4?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro actually scores 10.0 points below the OnePlus Buds Pro 4, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on battery (8.5 to 6.0) and value (9.0 to 7.5). On paper: drivers per side 1 to 2 and microphones 3 to 6. Worth checking: battery life goes 13 h to 6 h and bluetooth goes 5.4 to 5.x. The two sit at effectively the same price. 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.
- Sound8.57.5
- Noise cancelling8.08.0
- Battery8.56.0
- Calls7.57.0
- Value9.07.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Buds Pro 4 | NeoBuds Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 13 h | 6 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC, LDAC, LHDC | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.x | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | 5 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 20 h | |
| Full charge time | 70 min | 120 min | |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 3 | 6 | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid | |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 11 hours playback | supported | |
| Driver | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-40KHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Buds Pro 4 to NeoBuds 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.