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Alternatives to Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro

10 true wireless earbuds at a similar price that compete with the Buds 5 Pro — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2025
Buds 5 Pro
10 hActive noise cancellingIPx5
approx. price≈ $170
8.6

Alternatives to the Buds 5 Pro

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
2
Soundcore · 2026Liberty 5 Pro
9.0
6% pricier ≈ $180
  • Battery life with ANC 28 h vs 8 h
  • Battery life 12 h vs 10 h
  • Microphones 8 vs 3
  • aptX
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 50,000 Hz
Soundcore Sleep A30
3
Soundcore · 2025Sleep A30
8.2
6% pricier ≈ $180
  • Charging time 1.5 h vs 3 h
  • Earbud weight (each) 3 g vs 5.6 g
  • Total with charging case 45 h vs 40 h
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Battery life 9 h vs 10 h
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
4
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.3
6% cheaper ≈ $160
  • Charging time 1 h vs 3 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx5
  • Number of drivers 2 vs 1
  • Battery life 9 h vs 10 h
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 8 h
Soundcore Liberty Buds 2
8
Soundcore · 2026Liberty Buds 2
9.2
18% cheaper ≈ $140
  • Battery life 12 h vs 10 h
  • Charging time 1 h vs 3 h
  • Bluetooth version 6.1 vs 5.4
  • aptX
  • Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 15 Hz
JBL LIVE Buds 4
9
JBL · 2026LIVE Buds 4
8.9
24% cheaper ≈ $130
  • Bluetooth version 6 vs 5.4
  • Charging time 2 h vs 3 h
  • Earbud weight (each) 4.8 g vs 5.6 g
  • aptX
  • Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 15 Hz
Anker Liberty Buds 2
10
Anker · 2026Liberty Buds 2
9.2
18% cheaper ≈ $140
  • Battery life 12 h vs 10 h
  • Microphones 6 vs 3
  • Total with charging case 46 h vs 40 h
  • aptX
  • Battery life with ANC 7 h vs 8 h
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