A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ip54

Jabra Elite 85t ipX4

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

Having a value of IPX4, the Jabra Elite 85t's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Jabra Elite 85t, 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

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, at 10g weigh less than the Jabra Elite 85t by -4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 85t are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Jabra Elite 85t have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, and Jabra Elite 85t have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 11mm

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

Jabra Elite 85t have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 20hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20hz

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 40,000hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000hz

Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 85t

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Battery Life

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 9hours

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is 5.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 3.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Jabra Elite 85t's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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 Jabra Elite 85t by 9 hours

Charge Time

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 1hours

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t

Battery Power

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 53mah

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t, 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro v5.3

Jabra Elite 85t v5

The Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 Jabra Elite 85t . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10meters

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

The Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t

Has Aac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 85t will work well with your MacBook. 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 6only

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

The Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite 85t support the find earbuds feature.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too support fast charging. It's very 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 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 2only

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

The Jabra Elite 85t support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t . 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

With the Jabra Elite 85t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Warranty Period

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

Jabra Elite 85t 2years

The Jabra Elite 85t have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Jabra Elite 85t come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro	Jabra Elite 85t
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip54	ipX4
	weight	10g	14g
	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	12mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	40,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	9hours	5.5hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	20hours
	charge time	1hours	1hours
	battery power	53mah	✗
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	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	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2years
	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 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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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