Battery life
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Up to 10 hours
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Up to 36 hours with the case
Headphones comparison
CMF Buds Pro 2 vs Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds Pro 2
KSh 8,500In Stock | 02  Redmi Buds 4 Pro
KSh 8,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the CMF Buds Pro 2 if you want IP55 water resistance, larger 11 mm drivers and a newer model (2024). Choose the Redmi Buds 4 Pro if you want a lower price (KSh 500 less).
Controls
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Touch controls plus Smart Dial case control
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Noise cancellation
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Active noise cancellation
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Up to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
Connections
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Bluetooth
Water resistance
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- IP55 water and dust resistance
- Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- IP54 water and dust resistance
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds Pro 2
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- Larger drivers: 11 mm.
- Newer model: released in 2024.
- Supports spatial audio.
- Active noise cancellation.
Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- Lower price: KSh 8,000 (KSh 500 less).
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
What matters most to you?
10 priorities selected.
CMF Buds Pro 2
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 10 hours.
- Touch controls plus Smart Dial case control.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- 10 minutes provides up to 7 hours total.
- Works with the Nothing X app.
- 11mm bass driver + 6mm micro-planar tweeter.
- Nothing X app.
Redmi Buds 4 Pro
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 36 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Up to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation.
- Bluetooth.
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
- 5 mins charge = 2 hours playback.
- Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- 10mm aluminium-alloy dynamic driver + 6mm titanium-diaphragm driver.
- Xiaomi Earbuds App.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | Redmi |
| Model | Buds Pro 2 | Buds 4 Pro |
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 43 hours with charging case (ANC off) | Up to 9 hours; up to 36 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 7 hours total | 5 mins charge = 2 hours playback |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | Type-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | v5.3 (Ultra-low latency) |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | Xiaomi Earbuds App |
Features
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Smart Dial case control; Personal Sound; LDAC | Hi-Res Audio Wireless; dual-device connectivity |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm bass driver + 6mm micro-planar tweeter | 10mm aluminium-alloy dynamic driver + 6mm titanium-diaphragm driver |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC up to 50dB | Up to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio Effect | — |
| Microphones | 6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 2.0 | 3-mic system per earbud for ENC call> |
| Audio Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass Technology 2.0; Personal Sound | — |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz – 40kHz |
| Impedance | — | 24Ω |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls plus Smart Dial case control | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds; IPX2 case | IP54 Dust and Water Resistant |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds Pro 2 earbuds | Buds 4 Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same audio codecs: LDAC, AAC, SBC.
- Same case battery life: included in the total battery-life figures above.
In summary
Choose CMF Buds Pro 2 for IP55 water and dust resistance and drivers; Redmi Buds 4 Pro is the cheaper choice if you do not need IP55 water and dust resistance.
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