Jabra Evolve2 Buds vs Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi translucent

What Evolve2 Buds does better (2) and where Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi translucent wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Jabra · 2022Evolve2 Buds

8.8Score

2 advantages≈ $210

Higher score

8.6Score

8 advantages≈ $200

8.9Noise control & calls5.3

7.3Battery7.6

Why is Evolve2 Buds better than Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi translucent?

Specifications

Only differences	Jabra Evolve2 Buds≈ $2108.8	Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi translucent≈ $2008.6
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	—	Closed-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	6 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
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	6	3
Noise reduction for calls	Yes	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	10 h	10 h
Battery life with ANC	8 h	8 h
Total with charging case	33 h	40 h
Battery capacity	—	64 mAh
Charging time	2 h	3 h
Quick charge (claimed)	5 min → 1 h	10 min → 4,5 h
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.2	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	AAC, SBC	LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	No	Yes
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	—
USB-C	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	—	5.6 g
Protection rating	—	IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx5
Colours	—	Black
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes