Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro worth the upgrade from the OnePlus Buds Pro 4?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro actually scores 16.0 points below the OnePlus Buds Pro 4, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (8.5 to 7.0) and noise cancelling (8.0 to 7.0). On paper: drivers per side 1 to 2 and case weight 50.62 g to 32.6 g. Worth checking: battery life goes 13 h to 10 h and weight goes 4.73 g to 10.2 g. It is at least $74 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.
- Sound8.57.0
- Noise cancelling8.07.0
- Battery8.57.5
- Calls7.56.5
- Value9.08.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Buds Pro 4 | Redmi Buds 5 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 13 h | 10 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Weight | 4.73 g | 10.2 g | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | Not rated | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | 6 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 38 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Case weight | 50.62 g | 32.6 g | |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 11 hours playback | 5 min = 2 h | |
| Driver | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-40kHz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Buds Pro 4 to Redmi Buds 5 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.