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 a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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 number 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

The JBL Tune 225TWS have a weight of 9.8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, at 10g are heavier 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 wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune 225TWS are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

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

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have sweat resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The 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, what this means is that JBL Tune 225TWS's 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 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 11mm

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

The JBL Tune 225TWS have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made 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 JBL Tune 225TWS 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 20Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20Hz

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

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce 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 indicates how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 105dB/mW

SPL, 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, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 JBL Tune 225TWS by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 29hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune 225TWS's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

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 ✓

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

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

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro v5.3

JBL Tune 225TWS v5

The JBL Tune 225TWS have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, 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 to connect 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune 225TWS will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning 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 ✗

The 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, 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.

While the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 2 . More microphones result in 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 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out 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 so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 2only

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 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 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 ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS have a mute function, they have the option 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 device's 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 ✓

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

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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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

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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