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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro vs Redmi Buds 8 Pro

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

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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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Redmi Buds 8 Pro

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Up to 33 hours with the case.
  • Five minutes for up to two hours.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
KSh 11,900In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro if you want IP55 water resistance, Bluetooth 6.0 and a slimmer 17.52 mm body. Choose the Redmi Buds 8 Pro if you want longer battery life (up to 33 hours).

Connections

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.0 connection
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Fit

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
S, M and L tips
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Small and Large tips supplied

Weight

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
4.4 g
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
5.3 g per earbud

Battery life

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Up to 13 hours
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Up to 33 hours with the case

Controls

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Swipe volume and touch controls
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Tap gestures

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Slimmer: 17.52 mm thick (vs 21.3 mm).
  • Connection: Bluetooth wireless.
  • Supports spatial audio.
  • LHDC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 33 hours (vs 13 hours).
  • Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP /.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Active noise cancellation.

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PriorityOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
FitS, M and L tipsSmall and Large tips supplied
Weight4.4 g5.3 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 13 hoursUp to 33 hours with the case
ControlsSwipe volume and touch controlsTap gestures
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
BrandOnePlusRedmi
ModelNord Buds 4 Pro69547; 69549
AnnouncedMarch 2026—
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Glacier Blue; Obsidian Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Weight4.4 g +/- 0.2 g per earbud5.3g ±0.1g per earbud; 46.9g ±1g total
Dimensions31 x 20 x 17.52 mm per earbud30.6 × 21.3 × 24.5mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 13 hours; AAC, ANC off, 50% volumeUp to eight hours; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection off in manufacturer testing
Charging TimeEarbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds and case about 90 minutes—
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging caseFive minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC off
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C on charging case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP
Bluetooth6.0Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Range10 mUp to 10m in unobstructed open space
Multipoint ConnectionDual-device connectionDual-device connectivity
App SupportHeyMelody appXiaomi Earbuds; Android 7.0+ (1.31.0i+) or iOS 14.0+ (1.23.0+)
Connector—Not applicable — true wireless design
Cable Length—Not applicable — no wired audio connection

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Voice AssistantAI Assistant; supported device and service requirements apply—
SensorsAcoustic sensors monitor ambient noise, in-ear sound and wearing status—
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; AI Translation; 62 mAh battery per earbudGoogle Fast Pair; dual-device connection; audio sharing on specified compatible Xiaomi devices

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Drivers12 mm dynamicCoaxial triple-driver system
Frequency Response20 Hz–40 kHz—
Impedance28 ohms—
Audio CodecsLHDC 5.0; AAC; SBC—
Active Noise CancellationReal-time active noise cancellationAdaptive ANC up to 55dB; up to 5kHz bandwidth measured separately, not simultaneously
Transparency / Ambient ModeYes—
Spatial AudioOnePlus 3D Spatial Audio; Game Sound Spatial AudioDimensional audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Audio enabled through supported phone settings or app
MicrophonesSix microphones; three per earbudThree microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 12m/s wind
Audio FeaturesBassWave; six-mic AI call noise cancellationHi-Res Audio Wireless certification; LDAC; configurable audio settings; supported Xiaomi devices allow audio sharing

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Case TypeRechargeable charging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 54 hours combined; AAC, ANC off, 50% volumeUp to 33 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditions
Case ChargingWired USB-C; 530 mAh case battery480mAh battery; input 5V 700mA MAX; output 5V 500mA MAX
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions60 x 49.64 x 25.04 mm61.01 × 48.28 × 25.17mm
Case Weight34.2 g +/- 1 g36.3g ±1g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceNo water or dust resistanceIP54 rating excludes charging case
Case Features—Battery-level light strip

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
ControlsSwipe volume and touch controlsTap gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersion
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsS, M and L tips; M preinstalledSmall and Large tips supplied; Medium tips preinstalled

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro earbudsRedmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot applicable — true wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesS, M and L tips; brand stickerTwo Small and two Large tips; two Medium tips preinstalled
DocumentationUser manual; safety and warrantyUser manual

Similarities

  • Both connect to two devices at once.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a range of up to 10 m.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro for IP55 water and dust resistance and a slimmer build; Redmi Buds 8 Pro offers longer rated battery life.

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