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Creative Aurvana Ace vs Xiaomi Buds 5

What Aurvana Ace does better (1) and where Buds 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Creative Aurvana Ace
Creative · 2024Aurvana Ace
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Buds 5
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
6.1Noise control & calls9.3
4.0Battery8.4

Why is Aurvana Ace better than Buds 5?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Buds 5 better than Aurvana Ace?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 10 h+67%
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 40 h+67%
  3. Driver size10 mm vs 12.4 mm+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5≈ $709.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h10 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case24 h40 h
Battery capacity52 mAh—
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, LC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.7 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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