Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi translucent

What Pixel Buds Pro 2 does better (3) and where Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi translucent wins (3) — every spec side by side.

8.3Score

3 advantages≈ $190

8.6Score

3 advantages≈ $200

Higher score

7.2Noise control & calls5.3

8.8Battery7.6

5.3Build & features7.7

Why is Pixel Buds Pro 2 better than Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi translucent?

Specifications

Only differences	Google Pixel Buds Pro 2≈ $1908.3	Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi translucent≈ $2008.6
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	11 mm	11 mm
Number of drivers	—	1
Lowest frequency	20 Hz	15 Hz
Highest frequency	20,000 Hz	50,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Head tracking	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	—	3
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	12 h	10 h
Battery life with ANC	8 h	8 h
Total with charging case	48 h	40 h
Battery capacity	—	64 mAh
Charging time	—	3 h
Quick charge (claimed)	5 min → 1 h	10 min → 4,5 h
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	—
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	—	LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	—	Yes
aptX	—	Yes
LDAC	—	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	—
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	Google Assistant	—
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	4.7 g	5.6 g
Protection rating	IP54	IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	5	—
Colours	—	Black
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	—