Yahoo Autos Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro review: Great buds that cost too much
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission.
First-party earbuds are all the range. Xiaomi has built a number of its own first-party earbuds now, and the company is now on its fourth generation. The Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro are built to deliver a premium listening experience and a comfortable fit, and as such, they come at a decently high price.
At £240 or €240, there’s a ton of competition, meaning that the earbuds have to beat out the likes of the new Nothing Ear (2) earbuds, options from Samsung and Sony, and yes, the AirPods Pro.
Today's Top Deals
How well do they compete? I’ve been using the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro to find out.
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro
Pros
Solid design
Comfortable fit
Good feature set
Easy to control
Cons
Could use more high extension
Expensive
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro design
The Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro are generally well-designed and highly portable. They have a stem design like the AirPods, and have interchangeable ear tips for a more secure fit.
I really like the overall look. I’m reviewing a chrome model, however, the buds are also available in black and gold, among other colors that seem to vary by region.
The earbuds have squeeze controls, like the AirPods, which is great to see more companies copying Apple here. These controls allow you to control playback, but unfortunately, you can’t control volume — you’ll have to reach for your device for that.
The charging case looks great too. It’s very portable, which is great to see, and even smaller than the already portable AirPods Pro. It features a USB-C port for charging found on the bottom of the charging case, and opens up at the front, revealing the buds that sit magnetically in the case. The charging case also supports Qi wireless charging — a necessity, especially at this price.
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro features and battery
The real promise of first-party earbuds has to do with the features on offer, and thankfully these earbuds aren’t light on features. The earbuds work with the Xiaomi Earbuds App, and that’s how you’ll unlock the range of features on offer here.
