A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro IP54

JBL Wave Buds IP54

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

Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Buds'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 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 JBL Wave Buds, 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

JBL Wave Buds 9g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, at 10g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

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 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's 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 Wave Buds have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 11mm

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, 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

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component 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 40000Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells 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 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds

Sound Pressure Level

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds's measurement is 100dB/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 Wave Buds 8hours

The JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is commonly 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 JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a charge of 24 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 JBL Wave Buds by 5 hours

Charge Time

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 1hours

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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 Wave Buds by 1 hours

Battery Power

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 53mAh

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

JBL Wave Buds's battery capacity is 47mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery power is 53mAh. more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 6mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device 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 enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, a 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 comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro v5.3

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, 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 Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10meters

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

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

Has Aac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 JBL Wave Buds will work well with your iPhone. If you intend 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 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

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 Wave Buds 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

While the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises 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 would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds have a 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 an alarm from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

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

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 2only

JBL Wave Buds ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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 talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

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

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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 case included, which offers 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

Mic Sensitivity

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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