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Xiaomi Buds 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro

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

Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Buds 5
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5 Pro
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
9.3Noise control & calls5.0
8.4Battery7.5

Why is Buds 5 better than Redmi Buds 5 Pro?

  1. Driver size12.4 mm vs 11 mm+13%

Why is Redmi Buds 5 Pro better than Buds 5?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5≈ $609.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12.4 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case40 h40 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1,5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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