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JBL Reflect Aero TWS vs Xiaomi Buds 5

What Reflect Aero TWS does better (2) and where Buds 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS
JBL · 2022Reflect Aero TWS
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $65
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Buds 5
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls9.3
5.8Battery8.4

Why is Reflect Aero TWS better than Buds 5?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%

Why is Buds 5 better than Reflect Aero TWS?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
  2. Driver size6.8 mm vs 12.4 mm+82%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5≈ $609.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6.8 mm12.4 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h10 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case—40 h
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Dust protection (IP)65
Features
Touch controls—Yes
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