Is the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 worth the upgrade from the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro to the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 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 sound (7.0 to 8.5), noise cancelling (7.0 to 8.0) and battery (7.5 to 8.5). On paper: battery life 10 h to 13 h, weight 10.2 g to 4.73 g and bluetooth 5.3 to 5.4. Worth checking: drivers per side goes 2 to 1 and case weight goes 32.6 g to 50.62 g. That costs $74 more, or about $5 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.
- Sound7.08.5
- Noise cancelling7.08.0
- Battery7.58.5
- Calls6.57.5
- Value8.09.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Redmi Buds 5 Pro | Buds Pro 4 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 10 h | 13 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | |
| Weight | 10.2 g | 4.73 g | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Water resistance | Not rated | IP55 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6 h | 7 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 38 h | 45 h | |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 | |
| Case weight | 32.6 g | 50.62 g | |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 2 h | 10 min = 11 hours playback | |
| Driver | hybrid | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 10Hz-40kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Redmi Buds 5 Pro to Buds Pro 4". 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.