Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro actually scores 7.0 points below the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on noise cancelling (8.1 to 6.0) and sound (8.4 to 7.5). On paper it adds custom eq and wear detection. Worth checking: codecs goes SBC, AAC, LDAC to LDAC and driver size goes 11 mm to 10 mm. It is at least $36 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.
- Sound8.47.5
- Noise cancelling8.16.0
- Battery7.57.5
- Calls6.36.5
- Value8.78.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Redmi Buds 6 Pro | Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | LDAC | |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 3 | 2 | |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes | |
| Wear detection | No | Yes | |
| Driver | 3-driver hybrid | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Redmi Buds 6 Pro to Redmi Buds 4 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.