A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro IP54

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a rating of IP54 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, at 10g weigh less than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by -0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are resistant to sweat

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 11mm

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 40000Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20000Hz

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this implies that Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

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Battery Life

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 9hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 29hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 5 hours

Charge Time

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 1hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Battery Power

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 53mAh

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery power is 53mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro v5.3

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

Has Aac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Ldac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 6only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 2only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	10.6g	10g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	✗	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	40000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	29hours
	charge time	✗	1hours
	battery power	✗	53mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✗	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	✗	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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