Is the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) worth the upgrade from the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) buys you 16.0 points of HearWiki score - a clear step up that reviewers agree on rather than a marketing refresh. The gains are concentrated in noise cancelling (5.5 to 9.0), sound (6.5 to 8.5) and battery (6.0 to 7.5). On paper: bluetooth 5.2 to 5.3, driver size 10 mm to 11 mm and wireless charging. That costs $95 more, or about $6 per point of score - reasonable value for the jump. If your current pair is worn out or the gains line up with how you listen, this one is worth the money.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound6.58.5
- Noise cancelling5.59.0
- Battery6.07.5
- Calls7.08.0
- Value7.57.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Redmi Buds 4 | AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm | |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic | 11 mm dynamic |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Redmi Buds 4 to AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)". 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.