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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8

What Nord Buds 4 does better (4) and where Redmi Buds 8 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 4
OnePlus · 2026Nord Buds 4
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ $45
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $45
8.4Noise control & calls9.3
9.0Battery5.4

Why is Nord Buds 4 better than Redmi Buds 8?

  1. Total with charging case54 h vs 12 h4.5×
  2. Battery life13 h vs 11 h+18%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  4. Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.4+13%

Why is Redmi Buds 8 better than Nord Buds 4?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Nord Buds 4: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance28 Ω—
Sensitivity122 dB—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life13 h11 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case54 h12 h
Battery capacity—44 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.15.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLHDC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
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