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Shokz OpenFit Air vs Xiaomi Buds 5

What OpenFit Air does better (0) and where Buds 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenFit Air
Shokz · 2024OpenFit Air
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Buds 5
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
4.4Noise control & calls9.3
3.9Battery8.4

Why is OpenFit Air better than Buds 5?

OpenFit Air has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Buds 5 better than OpenFit Air?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · OpenFit Air: Yes
  2. Battery life6 h vs 10 h+67%
  3. Total with charging case20 h vs 40 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5≈ $709.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—12.4 mm
Lowest frequency50 Hz—
Highest frequency16,000 Hz—
Sensitivity96 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h10 h
Total with charging case20 h40 h
Battery capacity40 mAh—
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8.7 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlack, White, Pink—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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