Redmi Buds 4 Active - Bass Black, 12mm Drivers(Premium Sound Quality), Up to 30 Hours Battery Life, Google Fast Pair, IPX4, Bluetooth 5.3, ENC, Up to 60ms Low Latency Mode, App Support

The media could not be loaded. Sorry for the bad introduction this is my first time so please bare with me.Sound : 4.75/5. Best for podcasts and edms.Noise cancellation : 4/5 ( if the fit is proper ).Codec and connectivity : 5/5 ( nothing under 5000 can beat this ).Battery life : 6-7 hours at 50% volume using 24bit / 48khz FLAC audio.To be updated.Update on replacement incident : I had to take a replacement due to faulty charging case as it couldn't even full charge the product twice.The new case is perfect from my knowledge the ones manufactured in September of 2021 are with faulty charging case. Anything after that is fine.Update after one and half month ownership.* Using along with proper eq settings will make this device enable its potential which is also a way of forcing out the same I use 9 band equalizer on vlc to do this. Use the settings above in the picture attached and you will see this earbuds doing wonders And I would also like to put a disclosure along with this that prolomged usage of this device really does mess up your auditory functions which happened with me because with default settings you will have to push this device to 65% to 70% volume with a low quality source like non flac audio or lossy signals from YouTube as well as other non premium app versions of spotify etc. Therefore it's best to put this device in use along with an equalizer as per your taste and try to keep the volume underneath 60% always. Do note that with quality signals and proper fitting on ears an volume level of 40% more than enough to shake your ear canals.I have attached a sample screenshot denoting quality level of music I usually listen to. My strong suggestion is that if you don't listen to flac or loseless music don't even bother to buy them in the first place because normal streaming of compressed 320kbps is really trashy for these drivers to drive on even if you listen to a sample music in loseless format you'll get an idea about what I am talking about.

I recently got my hands on the Redmi Buds 4 Active in Bass Black, and while I had high hopes for these earbuds, my overall experience has been quite disappointing.Starting with the positive aspects, the 12mm Bass Pro Drivers do deliver a solid bass experience, The impressive battery life of up to 30 hours is undoubtedly a strong selling point, IPX4 rating provides some reassurance against water splashes and sweat during workouts, making them suitable for active users.The Environmental Noise Cancellation feature is a nice addition, as it effectively blocks out background noises, creating a more immersive audio experience during calls or music playback.Unfortunately, despite these promising features, there are several glaring issues that significantly impact the overall performance of the Redmi Buds 4 Active.Firstly, the case housing is made of poor-quality plastic, which is quite disappointing. It feels flimsy and does not provide the robust protection I would expect for my earbuds. I worry about the durability of the case over time, especially for users who tend to be rough with their belongings.Even more concerning is the fact that the right-side earbud is completely dead. No matter what troubleshooting steps I took, I couldn't get it to work at all. This is a major flaw and severely affects the functionality of the earbuds, rendering them practically useless for stereo audio.Adding to the frustration, the left-side earbud's microphone mic quality is subpar. During calls, people on the other end often complained of muffled and distorted audio, making conversations challenging and frustrating.Furthermore, I was disappointed to discover that the Google Fast Pair feature does not work on any OnePlus or Oppo devices. This severely limits its compatibility and is not clearly mentioned in the product description, leading to confusion and disappointment for users with these specific devices.In conclusion, the Redmi Buds 4 Active had the potential to be a competitive option in the true wireless earbuds market with its strong bass, long battery life, and noise cancellation features. However, the poor quality plastic case, dead right-side earbud, poor microphone mic quality on the left side, and limited Google Fast Pair compatibility are significant drawbacks that cannot be overlooked. I cannot recommend these earbuds, especially considering the issues and the price point.

Bass: Not much bass, not that bad bass. Manageable bass is there. Yes of course not that great bass but it is nice in this price range.Sound: Quality is good. Detailed sound. Felt the layers of different sounds in the same music. High volume is also bearable. It sets the mood and gives you a vibe sometimes. If you are a music lover and prefer more bass and more elegant music then go for a higher price range.Touch: Not too much sensitive touch. It's alright. Only one issue which is there is no design or pointed area where should people touch. However, it doesn't affect that much since it's working well. Plus thing is you have to click twice to pause music. A nice step to stand out from sensitive touch.Low latency: Well tried this while playing music. A bit changes to the music. Like 1% more clear audio. After trying the gaming mode I can update on this.Call: Look I have tried it and Environmental noise cancellation working well. Clear audio so far. Will try in traffic and update later.Fittings: Very nice. If you run still the buds stay the same. No uncomfortable feeling. It feels like there's nothing in the ear. So much low weight. after 3 and more it starts to get lil uncomfortable.CONS*No volume up-down option in the app and touch.*Not able to understand the charging area. There's only one light that keeps on while charging. After getting fully charged it gets off.*No charging cable.*They wrote a free Spotify 3-month premium subscription with the product yet they denied to provide it because the offer ended on 30th April. Then it's a clear mistake from Amazon and Redmi.Will provide more details if found any. Thanks.UPDATED 26.06.23