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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8

What Redmi Buds 5 does better (2) and where Redmi Buds 8 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $45
5.0Noise control & calls9.3
7.1Battery5.4

Why is Redmi Buds 5 better than Redmi Buds 8?

  1. Total with charging case40 h vs 12 h3.3×
  2. Battery capacity54 mAh vs 44 mAh+23%

Why is Redmi Buds 8 better than Redmi Buds 5?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 11 h+10%
  2. Charging time5 h vs 3 h+67%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Impedance32 Ω—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h11 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case40 h12 h
Battery capacity54 mAh44 mAh
Charging time5 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—LHDC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Design & build
Weight42 g—
Protection rating—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
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