A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro IP54

Mpow Flame S IPX7

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value 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 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, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro has a lower liquid rating than Mpow Flame S

Weight

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10g

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have sweat resistance

Mpow Flame S'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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 Mpow Flame S also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Mpow Flame S too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Mpow Flame S work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 11mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 20Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 40000Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

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Battery Life

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 9hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery life is 9 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro by 3 hours . Each 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

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Charge Time

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 1hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 for the first time.

Battery Power

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 53mAh

Mpow Flame S ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro's battery capacity is 53mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro v5.3

Mpow Flame S v5

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.

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

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

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro

Has Aac

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro will work fine with your iPhone. 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 Mpow Flame S 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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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.

Mpow Flame S support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Low Latency

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 6only

Mpow Flame S ✗

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Mpow Flame S too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Mpow Flame S support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro 2only

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S also have the mute function. The mute function 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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 Mpow Flame S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Mpow Flame S also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Mpow Flame S also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX7
	weight	10g	✗
	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	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	40000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	✗
	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	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	✗
MICROPHONE	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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

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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