Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro | LG Tone Free Fit TF8 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP67 |
weight | 10g | 5.7g | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 29hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
battery power | 53mAh | 68mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 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 | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's rating for solids indicates 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, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a rating of IP67 meaning that
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro has a lower dust resistance than LG Tone Free Fit TF8
and that of liquids is that,
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro has a lower liquid rating than LG Tone Free Fit TF8
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8, at 5.7g
weigh less than the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by -4.3g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting 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 difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro are resistant to sweat
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too are dustproof and water-resistant, which means that they can prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the devices and damaging the interior components
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The 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.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 5mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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 chargings.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery life is
more than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 29 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 9 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery power is 53mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery power is 68mAh.
more than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 15mAh
LG Tone Free Fit TF8, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
equal to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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.
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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have 6 microphones.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
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 LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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 still want to hear traffic.
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.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a control panel on them.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.