The Xiaomi giant’s CEO, Le Jun launched several products during his annual speech like Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro and Xiaomi Band 9. On the same day, we witnessed the launch of Xiaomi Buds 5 with a new look and some upgraded features.

Xiaomi Buds 5 Design

The new Xiaomi Buds 5 are significantly upgraded from the previous gen. buds. These come with a Half-in-ear 60° angled design for the user’s comfort. Moreover, the new buds get the new charging port which is slightly angular square charging which gives a bright visual feeling to the users.

In December 2022, Xiaomi launched their Xiaomi Buds 4, and now after 18 months, we have a more upgraded version of the same. Xiaomi uses the NCL gilded bright edge technology which brings a very unique look.

Xiaomi Buds 5

Xiaomi Buds 5 Specifications

Xiaomi Buds 5 is equipped with Semi-in-ear active noise reduction and spatial audio. These earbuds also support independent recording of the earphones. To reduce the interruption during phone calls these buds use 3 microphones which work with AI noise reduction algorithms. Moreover, the ambient noise and wind noise resistance have improved by 33% from the previous generation.

To connect the earbuds with your smart devices, we get the 5.4 Bluetooth connectivity on the new Buds.

Battery

In terms of charging Xiaomi Buds 5 is equipped with a 35mAh battery which can last up to 6.5 hours with Active Noise Cancellation off and 3.5 hours with ANC on. These buds offer a 480mAh battery in the case and last up to 39 hours. The Buds 5 offers 10 minutes of fast charging which can provide up to 2.5 hours of playback.

Other Specifications and Price

Xiaomi Buds 5 comes with IP454 dust and water resistance, and a dual-device connection. These buds launched in 4 attractive colors i.e. Snow Mountain White, Titanium Gold, Moon Shadow Black and Frost Blue. Xiaomi has launched these buds at 699 Yuan and are now available on sale in China.

Conclusion

The Xiaomi Buds 5 offers solid value for its price, delivering decent sound quality and effective noise cancellation. While they lack some advanced features like customizable EQ, they are a strong contender in the budget-friendly true wireless earbuds market. Overall, they definitely provide a satisfactory audio experience without breaking the bank.