A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro IP54

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5's rating for solids indicates 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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Huawei FreeBuds 5, Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a rating of IP54 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, at 10g weigh less than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 with a difference -0.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

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

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 are resistant to sweat

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 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.

Both Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 11mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 20Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5 produce a juicier bass than the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro

Highest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 40000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 9hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 29hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Huawei FreeBuds 5's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 4 hours

Charge Time

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 1hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

It takes 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 for the first time.

Battery Power

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 53mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery capacity is 42mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery power is 53mAh. more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 11mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro v5.3

Huawei FreeBuds 5 v5.2

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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, newer than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10meters

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10meters

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has Aac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 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.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.

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Number Of Microphones

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 6only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, 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 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 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 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a find earbuds feature.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully 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. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 2only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 2only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

With the Huawei FreeBuds 5, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro	Huawei FreeBuds 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP54
	weight	10g	10.8g
	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	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	40000Hz
POWER	battery life	9hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	25hours
	charge time	1hours	✗
	battery power	53mAh	42mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has ldac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	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	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

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 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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