A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro IP54

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids 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 (sweat).

Scoring IP54, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 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.

Weight

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10g

JBL Tune 225TWS 9.8g

JBL Tune 225TWS have a weight of 9.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, at 10g weigh more than the JBL Tune 225TWS by of 0.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune 225TWS are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

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

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro are resistant to sweat

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS 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 JBL Tune 225TWS have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 11mm

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 1mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 20Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20Hz

The JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

JBL Tune 225TWS 20000Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tune 225TWS

Sound Pressure Level

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 105dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 225TWS's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 9hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 5hours

The JBL Tune 225TWS'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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery life is more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tune 225TWS's case has a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 9 hours

Charge Time

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 1hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune 225TWS'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, less than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 1 hours

Battery Power

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 53mAh

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell 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 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro v5.3

JBL Tune 225TWS v5

JBL Tune 225TWS have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 JBL Tune 225TWS . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tune 225TWS

Has Aac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS support AAC, a codec 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune 225TWS will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

JBL Tune 225TWS 4only

The JBL Tune 225TWS have 4 microphones.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 2only

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have this 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 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

With the JBL Tune 225TWS, 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 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

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

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro	JBL Tune 225TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	✗
	weight	10g	9.8g
	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	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	9hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	20hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	battery power	53mAh	✗
	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	4only
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 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

Sound Pressure Level

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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