Key Takeaways
- Xiaomi has launched the Buds 5 Pro and Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi at MWC 2025, featuring improvements over the previous model.
- The Buds 5 Pro includes 11 mm dynamic drivers, weighs 5.6 g, and offers up to 40 hours of audio with the charging case.
- Active noise cancellation (ANC) blocks sounds up to 55 dB, and it supports multiple audio codecs but uses Bluetooth 5.4.
- The Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi introduces lossless audio transmission over Wi-Fi, requiring compatible smartphones for this feature.
- Pricing is set at EUR 200 for Buds 5 Pro and EUR 230 for Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi, with the latter available only in Translucent Black.
Xiaomi has introduced some new TWS earbuds during MWC 2025, generating quite a buzz. The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro represents a small improvement over the previous model, the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi brings an innovative feature never seen before in audio devices, allowing connection to compatible smartphones via Wi-Fi.
Specs of Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro
When it comes to the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, they come equipped with 11 mm dynamic drivers alongside a PZT tweeter and a planar driver. Each earbud weighs in at 5.6 g, and they are available in two colors: Ceramic White and Titan Grey. Xiaomi claims that these earbuds can last up to eight hours on a single charge, although this requires turning off ANC and using a lower quality audio codec to achieve that duration. With the charging case, users can enjoy up to 40 hours of continuous audio.
Features and Connectivity
The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro is compatible with various audio codecs including Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, AAC, SBC, and LC3. However, it does not support Bluetooth 6 like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra; instead, it uses Bluetooth 5.4. On a positive note, it does allow for dual-device operation. The ANC (active noise cancellation) feature can block out noises up to 55 dB, and real-time translation and transcription capabilities are also included.
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi
Moving on to the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi, it offers audio transmission at a high-quality 96kHz/24bit, courtesy of Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite and XPAN. This enables it to deliver 4.2 Mbps lossless audio over Wi-Fi.
However, it's important to note that this feature will only function with compatible smartphones, and a list of those devices will be published on Xiaomi's website shortly. Apart from this unique feature, the rest of the specifications are the same as the standard Buds 5 Pro. The price for the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro is set at EUR 200, while the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi will cost EUR 230, available only in one color: Translucent Black.