Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Beats Fit Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 10g | 11.2g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | 9.5mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 29hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 1hours | ✗ | |
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 | ✗ |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's rating is read as, the first value 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 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, Beats Fit Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
are heavier than the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by of 1.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
The Beats Fit Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have sweat resistance
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, 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 taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "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 overcome background noise.
The Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 1.5mm
, as many tend to believe 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery life is 9 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
less than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 29 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 8 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery power is 53mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have 6 microphones.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Beats Fit 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 jog but would still want to hear traffic.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The 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. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Beats Fit Pro also have a control panel on them.
Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beats Fit Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.