Xiaomi has launched its latest earbuds Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro series. These earbuds come with an industry-first dual-amplifier triple-driver acoustic system, which provides high-fidelity sound with minimal distortion. Also, these buds include an exclusive “Harman Master” sound profile for a great listening experience. Apart from this, these buds get a total playtime of up to 40 hours on a single full charge. Let us now know in detail about the price and other details of these earbuds.
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro – Specifications & Features
The Buds 5 Pro feature a coaxial triple-driver setup, which includes 11mm dual-magnetic dynamic drivers and a planar diaphragm unit. This design covers a frequency range of 15Hz to 50kHz, ensuring crisp highs, detailed mids and deep bass.
Qualcomm aptX Lossless Codec & Wi-Fi Audio Transmission: The earbuds support Qualcomm’s aptX lossless codec, transmitting 48kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio at speeds up to 2.1Mbps. Xiaomi has also equipped them with Harman tuning, which includes an exclusive “Harman Master” sound profile for an optimized listening experience.
Wi-Fi Edition: The Wi-Fi edition features next-generation Wi-Fi audio transmission, achieving speeds of up to 4.2Mbps, which is twice the standard Bluetooth transmission rate. When paired with a compatible Xiaomi device like the 15 Ultra, this feature enables studio-grade lossless audio.
55dB Ultra-Wideband Adaptive Noise Cancellation
For noise control, the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro feature 55dB ultra-wideband adaptive noise cancellation, covering the 5kHz range. The earbuds also integrate a 3-mic AI noise reduction system, which suppresses background noise up to 100dB for crystal-clear calls and ensures crystal clear sound during calls. Wind noise resistance reaches up to 15m/s, making them ideal for outdoor use.
AI-Powered Real-Time Speech & Translation Features
Under smart features, the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro feature AI-powered real-time speech-to-text conversion. The company claims that the feature is 98.7% accurate. They also support face-to-face translation and simultaneous translation, making multilingual conversations easier.
Battery Life & Charging Capabilities
The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro come with a Type-C charging case. The standard Bluetooth version has a 53mAh battery in each earbud and a 570mAh charging case, offering 8 hours of standalone playback and 40 hours of battery life with the case. The Wi-Fi variant has a 64mAh battery in each earbud while the charging case is the same 570mAh, offering 10 hours of standalone playback and 40 hours of total battery life.
Should You Buy Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro is priced at 1,299 yuan (roughly Rs. 15,574), while the Wi-Fi version is priced at 1,499 yuan (roughly Rs. 17,972). The Buds 5 Pro are available in Snow Mountain White and Titanium Gold colours, while the Wi-Fi version comes in Phantom Black.
