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Soundcore AeroFit 2 vs Xiaomi Buds 5

What AeroFit 2 does better (3) and where Buds 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore AeroFit 2
Soundcore · 2024AeroFit 2
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $75
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Buds 5
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $70
Higher score
4.2Noise control & calls9.3
8.2Battery8.4

Why is AeroFit 2 better than Buds 5?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Total with charging case42 h vs 40 h+5%
  3. Driver size16.2 mm vs 12.4 mm+31%

Why is Buds 5 better than AeroFit 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · AeroFit 2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5≈ $709.4
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size16.2 mm12.4 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Total with charging case42 h40 h
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursMidnight Black, Pearl White, Minty Green, Midnight Blue, Brown—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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