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Soundcore P40i vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro

What P40i does better (4) and where Redmi Buds 5 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore P40i
Soundcore · 2024P40i
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $40
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5 Pro
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
6.1Noise control & calls5.0
9.2Battery7.5
8.1Build & features9.0

Why is P40i better than Redmi Buds 5 Pro?

  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 3 h3×

Why is Redmi Buds 5 Pro better than P40i?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · P40i: Yes
  2. LDACNo · P40i: Yes
  3. Earbud weight (each)5 g vs 4.1 g+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P40iSoundcore P40i≈ $408.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm11 mm
Number of drivers11
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance14 Ω16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
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 h8 h
Total with charging case60 h40 h
Charging time1 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h10 min → 1,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
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)5 g4.1 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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