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Redmi Buds 4 Pro vs JBL Vibe Beam

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 Vibe Beam

JBL Vibe Beam

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 8.8 g per earbud.
  • Up to 8 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
KSh 8,300In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Buds 4 Pro is the stronger choice: it has active noise cancellation, offers up to 36 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IP54), while the JBL Vibe Beam only has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Battery life

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Up to 36 hours with the case
JBL Vibe Beam
Up to 24 hours with the case

Controls

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Touch controls for everyday use
JBL Vibe Beam
Touch controls for playback

Fit

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
JBL Vibe Beam
Ear tips included

Noise cancellation

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Up to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
JBL Vibe Beam
No noise cancellation

Connections

Redmi Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth
JBL Vibe Beam
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Buds 4 Pro

  • Active noise cancellation.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX2).
  • Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
  • Larger drivers: 10 mm (vs 8 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 8,000 (vs KSh 8,300).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

JBL Vibe Beam

  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
FitTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsEar tips included
Battery lifeUp to 36 hours with the caseUp to 8 hours per charge; up to 24 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIPX2 water and dust resistance
Charging5 mins charge = 2 hours playbackYes
SoftwareWorks with the Xiaomi Earbuds appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
BrandRedmiJBL
ModelBuds 4 ProVibe Beam
Announced20222022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, White, Blue

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
Weight—8.8g per earpiece
Dimensions—23.5 × 21.86 × 30.99 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
Battery LifeUp to 9 hours; up to 36 hours with charging caseUp to 8 hours
Fast Charging5 mins charge = 2 hours playbackYes
Charging PortType-CUSB-C
Charging Time—2 hours from empty
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
Bluetoothv5.3 (Ultra-low latency)Bluetooth 5.2
App SupportXiaomi Earbuds AppJBL Headphones app
Multipoint Connection—No
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
Special FeaturesHi-Res Audio Wireless; dual-device connectivityTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
Drivers10mm aluminium-alloy dynamic driver + 6mm titanium-diaphragm driver8 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20Hz – 40kHz20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance24Ω16Ω
Audio CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationUp to 43dB Hybrid Active Noise CancellationNo
Microphones3-mic system per earbud for ENC call>Built-in microphone
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Ambient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial Audio—No
Audio Features—JBL Deep Bass Sound | 8mm Dynamic Drivers

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 24 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No
Case Dimensions—47.82 × 64.25 × 25.79 mm
Case Weight—39.5g

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 Dust and Water ResistantIPX54 earbuds/IPX2 charging case, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions—Ear tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 4 ProJBL Vibe Beam
Headphones / EarbudsBuds 4 Pro earbudsJBL Vibe Beam 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 design3 sizes of eartips
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • 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 Vibe Beam makes sense if you want an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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