Image © versus.comREVIEW: The $100 Xiaomi Buds 5 could be Apple's AirPods 4 biggest threat with ANC and great sound. Comparison vs AirPods 4 ANC, Oppo, and Huawei.
The Xiaomi Buds 5 are wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, an 11mm dynamic driver, and a frequency response reaching up to 40 kHz. They offer a comfortable fit and solid call quality, though their ANC performance and touch controls leave room for improvement. With Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, and support for multiple codecs including aptX Adaptive, they aim to be a versatile budget option.
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic |
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| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 16 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 16 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
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| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Latency | 73 ms |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
| Battery life | 6.5 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 3.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 39 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2.5 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
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| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
| Controls | both |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
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| Case weight | 36.6 g |
| Water resistance | none |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Microphones | 3 |
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| Call noise reduction | Yes |
| Call NR technology | AI ENC |
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2:57The reviewer presents the Xiaomi Buds 5 as a flagship TWS earbuds with strong audio performance, highlighting its support for lossless audio and effective noise cancellation. They praise the sound quality, particularly the accurate bass and treble, and note the comfortable design and useful features, though the video is brief and focuses on key selling points.
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