Alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi also introduced Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, the company’s latest flagship TWS. It is Xiaomi’s first TWS with Wi-Fi audio transmission (up to 4.2Mbps) and also packs high-end features like aptX Lossless technology with a transmission rate of 2.1Mbps, AI features, and more.
The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro features a dual amplifier and triple driver system, with an 11mm titanium-plated woofer and a 10mm ceramic tweeter, ensuring high-quality audio. It is said to be tuned by Harman’s Golden Ear team and there’s also a “Master Harman” sound mode alongside 4 pre-set EQ modes.
Regarding noise cancellation, the Buds 5 Pro boasts up to 55dB of ANC, thanks to its 3-mic system, which also promises 15m/s wind noise resistance and 100dB ultra-clear call noise reduction. These buds also offer AI-based features like real-time translation for seamless communication and voice-to-text summaries.
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Specifications:
- Bluetooth 5.4
- 11mm titanium-plated woofer and a 10mm ceramic tweeter
- AAC / SBC / aptX Lossless / aptX Adaptive LC3 / aptX Adaptive 4.2M (Wi-Fi version)
- Hi-Res certified (Supports 48kHz/24bit high-quality music)
- Tuning by Harman AudioEFX team
- 55dB ANC, 100dB Ultra-clear call noise reduction
- Full-dimensional independent spatial audio with head tracking
- IP54 rated
- Touch controls and on-ear detection
- AI Intelligent Features: real-time translation and voice-to-text summary
- Weight: 5.6g (earbud), 53g (case)
- Battery: BT version – Headphones: 53mAh; Charging Box: 570mAh; Wi-Fi version – Headphones: 64mAh; charging box: 570mAh; Type-C charging
- BT – Up to 8h of standalone playback and 40h with case; Wi-Fi – Up to 10h of standalone playback and 40h with case
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro comes in Snow Mountain White, Titanium Gold, and Mirage Black (Wi-Fi version) colors and is priced at CNY 1499 (USD 206 / Rs. 17,990 approx.) for the Wi-Fi model and CNY 1299 (USD 178 / Rs. 15,590 approx.) for the standard BT model. It is already on sale through mi.com in China.