Xiaomi Philippines introduced the Redmi Buds 4, a cheaper wireless earphone for the masses. It is an alternative to their Redmi Buds 4 Pro.
The Redmi Buds 4 come with 35dB active noise cancellation, a 10mm driver, Bluetooth 5.2, and a battery life of 30 hours.
UNBOXING
The square box comes in white color, with the Redmi Buds 4 products printed on the front and specifications on the back. Opening the box, there is the charging case with earbuds, user manual, USB Type C charging cable, and silicone ear tips of different sizes.
DESIGN
Redmi Buds 4 come in white color; it is for the budget-conscious; it has excellent build quality. The charging case and earbuds are both made of shiny plastic. It measures 65 by 48 by 28 mm. With earbuds, it weighs around 49 grams. The earbuds measure 22 by 25 by 15 mm, and a single earbud weighs 4.4 grams. It has an IP54 waterproof and dustproof rating.
The case does not slip into your hands. There is a USB Type-C charging port at the bottom, an LED indicator on the front, and a physical button on the back. This button allows you to quickly reset the current connection and connect to another smartphone.
When it comes to earbuds, they don’t have a stem, but they do come with silicone ear tips. A touch control button and a dual microphone are present in the Redmi Buds 4.
Redmi Buds 4 appear bulky, but they do not stick out of your ears. The earbuds are generally very comfortable. For everyday use, earbuds are very convenient.
CONTROL
Touch control buttons are available on the newly released Xiaomi earbuds. A double tap on either the left or right earbuds starts and stops the music. To play the next song, triple-press either the right or left earbud. Redmi Buds 4 have active noise cancellation. A long press on the earbud switches between noise reduction and transparency modes.
Redmi Buds 4 also support smart wear detection, so you can pause music by simply removing the earbud from your ear.
APP
It has the ability to connect quickly to MIUI smartphones. The app is available on all Android smartphones. You can download the app “Xiaomi Earbuds”.
Using the app means you can customize some touch control functions, and switch to active noise or transparency mode. In addition, you can check the battery level of the case and earbuds.
AUDIO QUALITY AND SOUND PERFORMANCE
It has a dual microphone and AI call noise reduction; it promises low latency in games.
Redmi Buds 4 support Bluetooth 5.2, SBC, and AAC, as well as 10 moving coil units.
It has a Hybrid active noise cancellation that brings you closer to the music and a Dual transparency mode that keeps you connected to your surroundings.
The noise reduction works very well.
BATTERY LIFE
The total battery life with the charging case is 30 hours, but this is with ANC switched off. The battery life on a single charge is 6 hours with ANC turned off and 5 hours with ANC turned on.
The case charges via USB-C, and it takes around two hours to fully charge the case.
VERDICT
One of the biggest advantages of the new wireless earphones is their low price. Despite their low price, these earbuds feature excellent build quality. The rounded design of the charging case and the snug fit of the earphones appeal to me. The Redmi Buds 4 are the most reasonably priced wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation. Noise reduction and transparency options are really useful. Sound quality and battery life are also above average for low-cost earphones. However, there is no volume control or game mode.
The Redmi Buds 4 cost Php 2,499. They are available at authorized Xiaomi retailers around the country.
