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Redmi Buds 4 Pro vs JBL Wave 200TWS

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Redmi Buds 4 Pro

Redmi Buds 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
  • 5 mins charge = 2 hours playback.
KSh 8,000In Stock
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JBL Wave 200TWS

JBL Wave 200TWS

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 47.5 g.
  • Up to 20 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 7,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Buds 4 Pro is the stronger choice: it has active noise cancellation, lasts longer per charge (9 hours) and has better water and dust protection (IP54), while the JBL Wave 200TWS only costs KSh 500 less.

Battery life

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Up to 36 hours with the case
JBL Wave 200TWS
Up to 20 hours with the case

Fit

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
JBL Wave 200TWS
Three sizes of ear tips

Controls

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
JBL Wave 200TWS
Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant

Noise cancellation

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Up to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
JBL Wave 200TWS
No noise cancellation

Connections

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth
JBL Wave 200TWS
Bluetooth 5.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Buds 4 Pro

  • Rated for up to 9 hours per charge (vs 5).
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX2).
  • Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case (vs 20).
  • Larger drivers: 10 mm (vs 8 mm).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

JBL Wave 200TWS

  • Lower price: KSh 7,500 (vs KSh 8,000).

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PriorityRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
FitTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsThree sizes of ear tips
Battery lifeUp to 36 hours with the caseUp to 20 hours with the case
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesTouch controls for calls, music and voice assistant
Noise cancellationUp to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise CancellationNo noise cancellation for listening
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIPX2 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
BrandRedmiJBL
ModelBuds 4 ProWave 200TWS
Announced20222021
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, White, Blue, Purple

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
Weight—47.5g total

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
Battery LifeUp to 9 hours; up to 36 hours with charging caseUp to 5 hours per charge; up to 20 hours total with charging case
Fast Charging5 mins charge = 2 hours playback—
Charging PortType-CUSB-C
Charging Time—2 hours from empty
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
Bluetoothv5.3 (Ultra-low latency)Bluetooth 5.0
App SupportXiaomi Earbuds App—
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
Special FeaturesHi-Res Audio Wireless; dual-device connectivityDual Connect independent single-earbud use; ergonomic comfort-fit design
Voice Assistant—Device voice assistant access via touch control

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
Drivers10mm aluminium-alloy dynamic driver + 6mm titanium-diaphragm driver8mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20Hz – 40kHz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance24Ω16Ω
Audio CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationUp to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise CancellationNo
Microphones3-mic system per earbud for ENC call>Built-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity
Transparency / Ambient Mode—No
Spatial Audio—No
Audio Features—JBL Deep Bass Sound; independent single-earbud use

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 15 additional hours; up to 20 hours total with earbuds
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case FeaturesProtective charging case500mAh lithium-ion charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesTouch controls for calls, music and voice assistant
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 Dust and Water ResistantIPX2
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions—Three sizes of ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Wave 200TWS
Headphones / EarbudsBuds 4 Pro earbudsJBL Wave 200TWS earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB Type-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product designThree sizes of ear tips
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationQuick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / Warning

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Both use touch controls for everyday use.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi Buds 4 Pro is the better buy; the JBL Wave 200TWS makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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