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EarFun Air 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro

What Air 2 does better (3) and where Redmi Buds 5 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

EarFun Air 2
EarFun · 2024Air 2
3 advantages
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5 Pro
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
6.8Battery7.5

Why is Air 2 better than Redmi Buds 5 Pro?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  2. Microphones4 vs 22×
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×

Why is Redmi Buds 5 Pro better than Air 2?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones42
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case40 h40 h
Battery capacity40 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.1 g
Protection ratingIPX7IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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