A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro IP54

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 of liquids 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 Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have sweat resistance

JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 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.

Both JBL Tour Pro 2 and Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

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.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both JBL Tour Pro 2, and Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 11mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 1mm , 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

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

JBL Tour Pro 2'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 Tour Pro 2 20000Hz

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tour Pro 2

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Battery Life

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 9hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery life is 9 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

This is given by the vendor, and Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's case has a charge of 29 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 1 hours

Charge Time

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 1hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 53mAh

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery capacity 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 Tour Pro 2 ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Tour Pro 2 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 Tour Pro 2 v5.3

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro

Has Aac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro will work well with your iPad. 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 JBL Tour Pro 2 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 Tour Pro 2 ✗

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 Tour Pro 2 6only

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have 6 microphones.

While the JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have 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 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

JBL Tour Pro 2 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 2only

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a case 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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