Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro worth the upgrade from the OnePlus Buds Pro 4?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro actually scores 6.0 points below the OnePlus Buds Pro 4, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on calls (7.5 to 6.0) and sound (8.5 to 8.0). On paper: latency 47 ms to 20 ms, drivers per side 1 to 3 and case weight 50.62 g to 36.1 g. Worth checking: battery life goes 13 h to 9.5 h and bluetooth goes 5.4 to 5.3. It is at least $47 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.
- Sound8.58.0
- Noise cancelling8.07.5
- Battery8.58.0
- Calls7.56.0
- Value9.09.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Buds Pro 4 | Redmi Buds 6 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 13 h | 9.5 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 36 h | |
| Latency | 47 ms | 20 ms | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 3 | |
| Case weight | 50.62 g | 36.1 g | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| Custom EQ | Yes | No | |
| Wear detection | Yes | No | |
| 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 - 20,000 Hz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Buds Pro 4 to Redmi Buds 6 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.