A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro IP54

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60'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 Technics EAH AZ60, 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

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

Technics EAH AZ60 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, at 10g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ60 with a difference -4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 are resistant to sweat

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing 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.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 11mm

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

Technics EAH AZ60 driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with 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 Technics EAH AZ60 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 40000Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 9hours

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

The Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is 7.5 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 Technics EAH AZ60 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ60's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 Technics EAH AZ60 by 4 hours

Charge Time

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 1hours

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 1 hours

Battery Power

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 53mAh

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case.

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

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have USB TYPE-C, a 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

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 Technics EAH AZ60 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has Aac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ60 will work fine with your MacBook. 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 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 adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.

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Number Of Microphones

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 6only

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.

While the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 2 . 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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 so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

The Technics EAH AZ60 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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 the mute function. It means that you unilaterally 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

With the Technics EAH AZ60, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support 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 device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can 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

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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