Key Takeaways
1. Xiaomi has launched the Buds 5 Pro and Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi at MWC 2025, featuring improvements over the previous model.
2. 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.
3. Active noise cancellation (ANC) blocks sounds up to 55 dB, and it supports multiple audio codecs but uses Bluetooth 5.4.
4. The Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi introduces lossless audio transmission over Wi-Fi, requiring compatible smartphones for this feature.
5. 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.
