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Soundcore P40i vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5

What P40i does better (4) and where Redmi Buds 5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore P40i
Soundcore · 2024P40i
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $50
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5
8.0Score
0 advantages≈ $55
6.1Noise control & calls5.2
9.2Battery7.1

Why is P40i better than Redmi Buds 5?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 10 h+20%
  2. Total with charging case60 h vs 40 h+50%
  3. Microphones6 vs 23×
  4. Charging time1 h vs 5 h5×

Why is Redmi Buds 5 better than P40i?

Redmi Buds 5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Soundcore P40iSoundcore P40i≈ $508.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance14 Ω32 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones62
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case60 h40 h
Battery capacity—54 mAh
Charging time1 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—42 g
Earbud weight (each)5 g—
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
ColoursBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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