Shokz OpenFit 2+ T921 vs Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro

What OpenFit 2+ T921 does better (1) and where Buds 5 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

8.9Score

1 advantage≈ $190

Higher score

Xiaomi · 2025Buds 5 Pro

8.5Score

4 advantages≈ $170

8.6Battery7.4

7.0Build & features7.7

Why is OpenFit 2+ T921 better than Buds 5 Pro?

Specifications

Only differences	Shokz OpenFit 2+ T921≈ $1908.9	Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro≈ $1708.5
Sound
Fit	Open-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Open-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	11 mm
Number of drivers	—	1
Lowest frequency	—	15 Hz
Highest frequency	—	50,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Head tracking	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	—	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	—	3
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	11 h	10 h
Battery life with ANC	—	8 h
Total with charging case	—	40 h
Battery capacity	—	64 mAh
Charging time	—	3 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	10 min → 4,5 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	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	Yes
LE Audio	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	9.4 g	5.6 g
Protection rating	IP55	IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx5	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	5	5
Colours	OpenFit 2+ Black, OpenFit 2+ Grey, OpenFit 2+ Purple	—
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes