Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 worth the upgrade from the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 actually scores 7.7 points below the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in calls (6.5 to 7.0). You do give up ground on battery (8.0 to 6.0) and noise cancelling (7.0 to 5.5). Worth checking: battery life goes 10 h to 6 h and bluetooth goes 5.4 to 5.2. It is at least $13 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.
- Sound7.56.5
- Noise cancelling7.05.5
- Battery8.06.0
- Calls6.57.0
- Value8.57.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Redmi Buds 6 | Redmi Buds 4 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 10 h | 6 h | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6.5 h | 4 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 42 h | 30 h | |
| Driver size | 12.4 mm | 10 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 | |
| Case weight | 43.2 g | 50.5 g | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 4 h | 5 min → 1 h | |
| Driver | 2-driver hybrid | 10 mm dynamic |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Redmi Buds 6 to Redmi Buds 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.