Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro worth the upgrade from the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro actually scores 16.0 points below the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (8.5 to 7.0) and calls (8.0 to 6.5). On paper: drivers per side 1 to 2 and case weight 51 g to 32.6 g. Worth checking: water resistance goes IPX5 to Not rated and battery life (anc on) goes 7.5 h to 6 h. It is at least $94 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
- Battery7.57.5
- Calls8.06.5
- Value8.58.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Liberty 4 Pro | Redmi Buds 5 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IPX5 | Not rated | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | 6 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 38 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 6 | 3 | |
| Case weight | 51 g | 32.6 g | |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive | |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 5 min = 2 h | |
| Driver | dynamic | hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 14 Hz - 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Liberty 4 Pro 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.