Xiaomi recently unveiled the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro smartphone in China, sparking speculation about its potential launch in India. Alongside this announcement, there are reports suggesting that Xiaomi is gearing up for the release of a new pair of earbuds, likely to be named the Xiaomi Buds 5. These earbuds, identified under the model number M2341E1, have been spotted on various certification sites, including the FCC, hinting at an upcoming debut.
Xiaomi Buds 5 Specifications
The FCC listing sheds light on some key details about the Xiaomi Buds 5. These earbuds are expected to function within a frequency range of 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz and will feature a PIFA antenna with a 50 Ohm impedance. Dimensions provided in the listing indicate that the earbuds measure 17.18mm x 20.17mm x 30mm, while the case comes in at 53.2mm x 24.5mm x 53.93mm, with a combined weight of 44.7g for both components.
Global Launch Prospects
Apart from the FCC database, the Xiaomi Buds 5 have also made appearances on other certification platforms such as SDPPI, SIRIM, and CMIIT, hinting at a potential global release in the near future. While specific features and specifications of the earbuds are still undisclosed, insights from the Xiaomi Buds 4 can provide a glimpse into what the successor might offer.
Xiaomi Buds 4 Overview
The Xiaomi Buds 4 showcase a semi-in-ear design similar to AirPods, featuring no silicone ear tips and an IPX54 water-resistant rating. They include microphone cutouts on each earbud and offer tap controls on the stem. In terms of audio quality, they are equipped with a graphene-dual magnetic dynamic driver, intelligent active noise cancellation, 360-degree spatial audio, and a transparency mode. These earbuds support Hi-Res audio wireless certification, LHDC 5.0 for CD-level sound quality, and are equipped with three built-in microphones that include noise reduction features, such as wind noise elimination for clearer calls.
The Xiaomi Buds 4 come with a pebble-shaped charging case sporting a dual-tone design, providing 6 hours of playback time and a total battery life of 30 hours. Each earbud contains a 30mAh cell powered by a 480mAh battery, allowing for simultaneous connection to two devices.