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Soundcore A30i vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro

What A30i does better (3) and where Redmi Buds 5 Pro wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore A30i
Soundcore · 2024A30i
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5 Pro
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
5.6Noise control & calls5.0
3.7Battery7.5
6.6Build & features9.0

Why is A30i better than Redmi Buds 5 Pro?

  1. Microphones4 vs 22×
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  3. Earbud weight (each)3.7 g vs 4.1 g+11%

Why is Redmi Buds 5 Pro better than A30i?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · A30i: Yes
  3. Total with charging case24 h vs 40 h+67%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  5. LDACNo · A30i: Yes
  6. Driver size6 mm vs 11 mm+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore A30iSoundcore A30i≈ $355.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance24 Ω16 Ω
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones42
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case24 h40 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1,5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)3.7 g4.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlack, White, Blue, Pink—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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