Battery life
- JBL Wave Buds
- Up to 24 hours with the case
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Up to 36 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
JBL Wave Buds vs Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Wave Buds
KSh 8,000In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 4 Pro
KSh 8,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Redmi Buds 4 Pro has active noise cancellation, offers up to 36 hours with the charging case and has larger 10 mm drivers, while the JBL Wave Buds lasts longer per charge (32 hours) and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
Controls
- JBL Wave Buds
- Touch controls for playback
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- JBL Wave Buds
- Ear tips included
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Noise cancellation
- JBL Wave Buds
- No noise cancellation
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Up to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
Connections
- JBL Wave Buds
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Bluetooth
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Wave Buds
- Rated for up to 32 hours per charge (vs 9).
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Active noise cancellation.
- Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
- Larger drivers: 10 mm (vs 8 mm).
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Wave Buds | Redmi Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Battery life | Up to 32 hours per charge; up to 24 hours with the case | Up to 36 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening | Up to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Charging | Yes | 5 mins charge = 2 hours playback |
| Software | Works with the JBL Headphones app | Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app |
| Drivers | 8 mm dynamic drivers | 10mm aluminium-alloy dynamic driver + 6mm titanium-diaphragm driver |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 24Ω |
| App support | JBL Headphones app | Xiaomi Earbuds App |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20Hz – 40kHz |
| Case features | Standard charging case | Protective charging case |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both are rated IP54.
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both cost KSh 8,000.
In summary
For most buyers the Redmi Buds 4 Pro is the better buy; the JBL Wave Buds makes sense if you want longer rated battery life.
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