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Soul OPENEAR PLUS vs Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Soul OPENEAR PLUS vs Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro leads on 6 of 6 measures.

  • Soul OPENEAR PLUS
  • Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
8.0
Battery
-
8.5
Calls
-
8.0
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$320
$180

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro (2026) against Soul OPENEAR PLUS (2023). The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2 and Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP54 against IPX5.

  • OPENEAR PLUS2023
  • OpenWear Stereo Pro20263 yr newer
What differsOPENEAR PLUSOpenWear Stereo Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
Top codec
AAC
LDAC

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP54

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

OPENEAR PLUSOpenWear Stereo Pro
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$320
$180
HearWiki score
Not scored
81
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2× 14 mm dynamic
4-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
14 mm
18 mm
Drivers per side
2
4
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
126 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
7 h
8.5 h
Battery incl. case
-
45 h
Full charge time
90 min
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
No
No
Companion app
No
No
Custom EQ
No
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
18 g
9.7 g
Case weight
-
52.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP54
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
M2503E1
Microphones
1
-

What reviewers said

Soul OPENEAR PLUS

The Soul OPENEAR PLUS is a lightweight, open-ear wireless headphone built for active use, relying on air conduction to keep ears unblocked for situational awareness. It offers a secure fit, IPX5 sweat and splash resistance, and around seven hours of playback, making it a practical companion for workouts and outdoor activities. With Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint support, it can connect to two devices at once, though it lacks active noise cancellation and app-based tuning.

  • Pro:Open-ear design enhances awareness during sports
  • Pro:Lightweight at 18 g for comfortable all-day wear
  • Pro:IPX5 rating resists sweat and light rain
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 7 hours
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no higher-quality options

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro is a lightweight open-ear wireless earbud designed for all-day comfort, featuring a 4-driver hybrid setup for detailed sound. It offers Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity, LDAC support for high-resolution audio, and an IP54 rating for sweat and dust resistance. With 8.5 hours per charge and 45 hours total with the case, it's built for extended listening sessions without active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Comfortable open-ear design at just 9.7g per earbud
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with 45 hours total including case
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec alongside SBC and AAC
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No custom EQ or companion app support
  • Con:Lacks wireless charging for the case

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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