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Soundcore AeroFit vs Xiaomi Buds 5

What AeroFit does better (4) and where Buds 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore AeroFit
Soundcore · 2024AeroFit
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $65
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Buds 5
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
4.4Noise control & calls9.3
9.5Battery8.4

Why is AeroFit better than Buds 5?

  1. Battery life14 h vs 10 h+40%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Total with charging case46 h vs 40 h+15%
  4. Driver size16.2 mm vs 12.4 mm+31%

Why is Buds 5 better than AeroFit?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · AeroFit: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5≈ $609.3
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—
Impedance11 Ω—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h10 h
Total with charging case46 h40 h
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursMidnight Black, Soft Pink, Calm White, Cozy Blue—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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