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SoundPEATS Capsule 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Buds 5

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

SoundPEATS Capsule 3 Pro
SoundPEATS · 2023Capsule 3 Pro
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Buds 5
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls9.3
6.4Battery8.4

Why is Capsule 3 Pro better than Buds 5?

  1. Total with charging case52 h vs 40 h+30%

Why is Buds 5 better than Capsule 3 Pro?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 12.4 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5≈ $609.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm12.4 mm
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h10 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case52 h40 h
Battery capacity70 mAh—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—
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