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Open-fit stem earbuds · Qi charging case

PR-4 Wireless-Charging Earbuds

Classic white open-fit stems whose case charges on a wireless pad, with big 14.2mm drivers, AAC, dual ENC call mics and an IPX6 rating.

  • FitOpen fit, no ear tips
  • CaseQi wireless or cable charging
  • BatteryUp to 36h with the case
  • Driver14.2mm composite diaphragm
  • CallsDual mics, ENC with CVC 8.0
  • WaterIPX6
Lovely for
  • You already own a Qi pad and want to drop the case on it
  • The open i12 fit with bigger drivers
  • Online classes and conference calls
Skip if
  • You want a battery readout on the case
  • You want a long warranty: the maker lists 1 month
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Set the PR-4 case on a Qi pad and walk away

The PR-4 is a white open-fit stem pair with one feature most budget pairs skip: its case charges wirelessly. Drop it on any Qi charging pad, the kind many phones already use, and it fills up without a cable. The buds themselves are glossy white stems with rounded heads that sit at the outer opening of the ear.

Wireless charging sounds like a small thing until you live with it. The case goes on the pad next to your phone every night, and you stop thinking about cables and ports. A cable still comes in the box for travel or for a pad-free desk.

  • Qi case: works on standard wireless charging pads and stands.
  • Open fit: no tips, so nothing seals the ear canal.
  • 14.2mm drivers: large composite diaphragms, big for an open bud.
  • AAC support: the codec iPhones prefer for Bluetooth audio.
  • Dual ENC mics with CVC 8.0 for calls.
  • IPX6: rated against strong water jets, beyond the usual IPX5 sweat rating.
Pad placement: wireless charging only works when the coil in the case lines up with the coil in the pad. Centre the case, flat side down, and check that the case light comes on. If it stays dark, nudge the case a little and look again.

A 36-hour total with the case keeps nightly pad charging relaxed: even if you forget for a couple of nights, the buds still have plenty in reserve. The charging guide explains case lights and what to do if a bud will not fill.

Bluetooth needs one note. The detailed specs describe Bluetooth 5.3, while the product name mentions 5.0. Either way, it pairs with any current phone, tablet or laptop.

Spec card

Every number on the box

SpecValue
ModelPR-4
FitOpen fit, rounded stem buds with no tips
Bluetooth5.3 in the detailed specs; 5.0 in the product name
Profiles and codecsHSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP; AAC and SBC
RangeUp to 33ft (10m) with no obstacles
Driver14.2mm composite diaphragm
MicrophonesDual mics, ENC with CVC 8.0
Total with caseUp to 36 hours
Case chargingQi wireless pad or cable
Water resistanceIPX6
ControlsTouch
ShellGlossy white
Works withiPhone, Android phones, tablets, laptops
In the boxEarbuds, charging case, charging cable
Warranty1 month

Big 14.2mm drivers in an open PR-4 stem

Open buds usually sound light in the bass, because nothing seals the ear. The PR-4 answers with 14.2mm composite diaphragms, larger than the 13mm drivers in many stem pairs, which push more air and give a fuller low end than you might expect from an open shape.

Sealed buds still win on deep bass, but the PR-4 narrows the gap. The trade is the usual open-fit one: you hear the room around you, which is safer outdoors and easier on long calls.

Listening toHow the PR-4 suits it
Podcasts and audiobooksClear voices, ears stay open
Pop and hip-hopFuller bass than most open buds
Videos on iPhoneAAC keeps the stream efficient
Loud trainsOutside noise competes, as with any open bud

AAC matters most on iPhones and iPads, which send audio in AAC when the buds support it. Android phones may use AAC or SBC depending on the model; both play music well at this level.

  • Press the bud gently toward the ear canal for a little more bass.
  • Turn the phone's EQ up at the low end if you like a warmer sound.
  • Keep the volume moderate on the street so traffic stays audible.

For calls, the two microphones split the job: one focuses on your voice while the other samples the noise around you, and CVC 8.0 subtracts it. That makes the PR-4 a handy pair for conference calls, online courses and video chats from a busy home.

Range reaches about 33 feet with nothing in the way. Indoors, walls and your own body shorten it, so on a walk keep the phone in the pocket nearest the bud that tends to drop out first.

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Where this pair lands

i12 TWS earbuds models by fit and case, September 2026. Highlighted: PR-4 Wireless-Charging Earbuds.

Pair the PR-4 and learn its taps in two minutes

The first connection is the only one that takes any effort. Open the case, take out both buds, and choose the PR-4 from your device's Bluetooth list. After that, the buds reconnect by themselves whenever they leave the case.

  1. Charge the case on a Qi pad or the cable before first use.
  2. Open the lid and lift out both buds; they link to each other.
  3. On iPhone, open Settings, then Bluetooth; on Android, open the Bluetooth quick setting; on a laptop, add a new Bluetooth device.
  4. Choose the PR-4 and wait for connected.
  5. Play a track and check both sides.

If only one bud plays, return both to the case for a few seconds and retry. The left-right reset guide covers a side that stays silent, and the pairing guide helps with laptops.

Touch pads sit on the flat of each stem. The manual lists the PR-4's exact pattern; stem pairs usually map them like this:

  • One tap: play, pause, answer a call.
  • Two taps: next track or hang up.
  • Long press: decline a call or wake Siri or Google.

Other tap layouts you may meet are on the touch controls page. Tap lightly with one fingertip; an open bud is held only by the ear's shape, so a hard jab can nudge it loose.

IPX6 means sweat, rain and hard splashes will not hurt the buds. Towel them off before docking, since the charging contacts should stay dry.

Trade-ins

Three other pairs to try

1 DRQQ AirBuds 2
Open fit with wireless charging DRQQ AirBuds 2
Open-fit stems with a wireless-charging case, ENC call mics and IPX5 on Bluetooth 5.1.
  • Open fit, no ear tips: the classic i12 shape
  • Bluetooth 5.1 · 30h with case
  • IPX5 sweat and rain rating
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2 TAGRY X08
Qi case with a display TAGRY X08
Soft tips, a digit battery display and wireless charging, up to 60 hours in total.
  • Silicone tips seal out street noise
  • Case shows the battery in digits
  • Bluetooth 5.x · 60h with case
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3 Jxrev J51
Open fit, Bluetooth 5.4 Jxrev J51
Open-fit stems rated IPX7 on Bluetooth 5.4, with up to 36 hours in total.
  • Open fit, no ear tips: the classic i12 shape
  • Bluetooth 5.4 · 36h with case
  • IPX7 sweat and rain rating
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PR-4 or another open pair with wireless charging

The PR-4 makes sense for someone who wants the classic white open fit, already charges a phone on a Qi pad, and would like the earbuds to join it. Big drivers, AAC and dual ENC mics make it a practical everyday pair.

Check these points before you pick it:

  • Warranty: the maker lists 1 month, so test everything, both buds, every tap, the pad charging, in the first week.
  • No battery display: the case shows a light, not a percentage.
  • Per-bud playtime: the maker gives the 36-hour total only, so expect a few hours per charge like other stem pairs.
  • Open fit: comfortable, but loud places will compete with your music.

The DRQQ AirBuds 2 is the other open-fit pair with a wireless-charging case, plus ENC mics and IPX5. If you want Qi charging with a snug fit and a digit display, the TAGRY X08 reaches up to 60 hours. For an open pair with IPX7 and Bluetooth 5.4, the Jxrev J51 is a steady choice without wireless charging.

Pad check: most Qi pads work with small cases, but very large pads can leave the case off-centre. A small round pad or a charging stand with a flat shelf usually gives the most reliable contact.

Gift buyers can relax about compatibility: the PR-4 works with iPhones, Android phones, tablets and laptops, and the white finish goes with any phone case. Wrap it with a small Qi pad if the recipient does not own one yet, and the wireless case makes sense from day one.

If the open fit suits you and a Qi pad already sits on your nightstand, the PR-4 turns charging into something you never think about.

Quick answers

Before these go in your ears

Does the PR-4 case charge on any wireless pad?

It charges on standard Qi pads. Centre the case on the pad and check the light comes on; a cable is included too.

Is the PR-4 Bluetooth 5.0 or 5.3?

The product name says 5.0 and the detailed specs say 5.3. Either way it pairs with any current phone, tablet or laptop.

Does the PR-4 have ear tips?

No. It is an open-fit stem bud that rests at the entrance of the ear, like the classic i12 shape.

Is the PR-4 waterproof?

It is rated IPX6, which covers sweat, rain and strong splashes. It is not meant to be submerged.