Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro worth the upgrade from the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro actually scores 10.0 points below the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in calls (6.0 to 6.5). You do give up ground on sound (8.0 to 7.0) and value (9.0 to 8.0). On paper: battery incl. case 36 h to 38 h. Worth checking: water resistance goes IP54 to Not rated and drivers per side goes 3 to 2. It is at least $27 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.07.0
- Noise cancelling7.57.0
- Battery8.07.5
- Calls6.06.5
- Value9.08.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Redmi Buds 6 Pro | Redmi Buds 5 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP54 | Not rated | |
| Battery incl. case | 36 h | 38 h | |
| Drivers per side | 3 | 2 | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Redmi Buds 6 Pro to Redmi Buds 5 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.