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Redmi Buds 6 Pro vs OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

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

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Redmi Buds 6 Pro

Redmi Buds 6 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.2 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
KSh 10,680In Stock
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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 0.2 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 11,900In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro is the better buy: it has better water and dust protection (IP55), lasts longer between charges (up to 13 hours) and is slimmer.

Weight

Redmi Buds 6 Pro
5.2 g per earbud
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
0.2 g per earbud

Connections

Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.0 connection

Fit

Redmi Buds 6 Pro
In-ear fit
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
S, M and L tips

Battery life

Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Up to 36 hours with the case
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Up to 13 hours

Controls

Redmi Buds 6 Pro
Swipe volume control
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Swipe volume and touch controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Buds 6 Pro

  • Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP /.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 13 hours (vs 9.5 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Slimmer: 17.52 mm thick (vs 21.4 mm).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Connection: Bluetooth wireless.

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PriorityRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
FitIn-ear fitS, M and L tips
Weight5.2 g per earbud4.4 g
Battery lifeUp to 36 hours with the caseUp to 13 hours
ControlsSwipe volume controlSwipe volume and touch controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
BrandRedmiOnePlus
Model59558; 59561Nord Buds 4 Pro
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorSpace Black; Glacier White; Lavender Purple—
Announced—March 2026

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Weight5.2g per earbud; 46.5g total4.4 g +/- 0.2 g per earbud
Dimensions30.6 × 21.4 × 24.5mm per earbud31 x 20 x 17.52 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 9.5 hours; AAC, 50% volume and ANC off in manufacturer testingUp to 13 hours; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Fast ChargingFive minutes for up to two hours under manufacturer test conditions10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C on case
Charging Time—Earbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds and case about 90 minutes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ConnectionBluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCPBluetooth wireless
BluetoothBluetooth 5.36.0
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m in unobstructed open space10 m
Multipoint ConnectionDual-device connectivityDual-device connection
ConnectorNot applicable — true wireless audio—
Cable LengthNot applicable — no wired audio connection—
App SupportXiaomi Earbuds; supported audio and gesture settingsHeyMelody app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair on compatible Android devices; audio sharing on specified compatible Xiaomi devicesGoogle Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; AI Translation; 62 mAh battery per earbud
Voice Assistant—AI Assistant; supported device and service requirements apply
Sensors—Acoustic sensors monitor ambient noise, in-ear sound and wearing status

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
DriversCoaxial triple drivers: 11mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic driver and two 6.7mm piezoelectric ceramic drivers12 mm dynamic
Active Noise CancellationHybrid adaptive ANC up to 55dB; up to 4kHz bandwidth measured separatelyReal-time active noise cancellation
Spatial AudioDimensional audio with dynamic head trackingOnePlus 3D Spatial Audio; Game Sound Spatial Audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 12m/s windSix microphones; three per earbud
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio Wireless; LDAC; supported EQ adjustmentsBassWave; six-mic AI call noise cancellation
Frequency Response—20 Hz–40 kHz
Impedance—28 ohms
Audio Codecs—LHDC 5.0; AAC; SBC
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Yes

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseRechargeable charging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 36 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditionsUp to 54 hours combined; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Case Charging480mAh battery; input 5V 700mA MAX; output 5V 320mA MAXWired USB-C; 530 mAh case battery
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions61.05 × 48.28 × 25.17mm according to the main official UK specification table60 x 49.64 x 25.04 mm
Case Weight36.1g34.2 g +/- 1 g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 rating excludes charging caseNo water or dust resistance
Case FeaturesBattery-level light strip—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ControlsSwipe volume control; supported configurable gestures through Xiaomi EarbudsSwipe volume and touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersionIP55
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsIn-ear fit; Small and Large ear tips suppliedS, M and L tips; M preinstalled

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 6 ProOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsRedmi Buds 6 Pro earbudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot applicable — true wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesTwo Small and two Large ear tipsS, M and L tips; brand sticker
DocumentationUser manualUser manual; safety and warranty

Similarities

  • Both connect to two devices at once.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have virtual surround sound.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro is the better buy for almost everyone, with better water and dust protection and longer battery life.

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