Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro worth the upgrade from the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro actually scores 6.0 points below the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in battery (7.5 to 8.0) and value (8.5 to 9.0). You do give up ground on calls (8.0 to 6.0) and sound (8.5 to 8.0). On paper: drivers per side 2 to 3 and case weight 51 g to 36.1 g. Worth checking: battery life (anc on) goes 7.5 h to 6.5 h and battery incl. case goes 40 h to 36 h. It is at least $67 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
- Battery7.58.0
- Calls8.06.0
- Value8.59.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Liberty 4 Pro | Redmi Buds 6 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | 6.5 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 36 h | |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 3 | |
| Microphones | 6 | 3 | |
| Case weight | 51 g | 36.1 g | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| Custom EQ | Yes | No | |
| Wear detection | Yes | No | |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive | |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 5 min = 2 h | |
| Driver | dynamic | hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 14Hz-40kHz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Liberty 4 Pro 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.