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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro

What Redmi Buds 5 Pro does better (4) and where Redmi Buds 8 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5 Pro
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8 Pro
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $65
5.0Noise control & calls3.0
7.5Battery5.8

Why is Redmi Buds 5 Pro better than Redmi Buds 8 Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Redmi Buds 8 Pro: No
  2. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  4. Total with charging case40 h vs 33 h+21%

Why is Redmi Buds 8 Pro better than Redmi Buds 5 Pro?

Redmi Buds 8 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Impedance16 Ω—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case40 h33 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.1 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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