Xiaomi Buds 5 TWS earbuds launched with aptX Lossless audio support

Xiaomi has officially launched a new pair of TWS earbuds in the global market. The Xiaomi Buds 5 TWS earbuds come with a new design, a dual-magnet driver, and Harman AudioEFX tuning. The earbuds also support lossless audio and have ANC for doing away with the unwanted background noise.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Buds 5 TWS earbuds, from the specifications and features to its availability.

Xiaomi Buds 5 specifications and features

Xiaomi’s Buds 5 feature a 11mm dual-magnet driver to offer powerful bass. The earbuds also have Harman Audio EFX tuning, which Xiaomi says, will help in delivering dimensional and true-to-life audio.

The earbuds also support Qualcomm aptX Lossless audio with 16bit/44.1kHz encoding, meaning you can listen to high-quality music on the move.

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As for the design bit, the earbuds have a semi in-ear design, which looks somewhat similar to the Apple AirPods 4. Xiaomi calls it the Halo design, with the speaker output unit pointing right in your ears. The earbuds also have NCVM glided edge with a metallic finish to add to its aesthetics.

The TWS earbuds also have built-in dimensional audio feature, which dynamically tracks your head position through a sensor to offer immersive listening experience. However, note that only select Xiaomi models support this feature, such as the Poco F6, Poco X6 Pro, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, and some others.

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More on the audio, the earbuds support multiple EQ options, which you can access right in the settings of your Xiaomi phone. Users can enhance the treble, voice, and set presets like ‘classic’. The earbuds also have ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) with customisable modes.

With ANC on, the earbuds can offer up to 20 hours of total playback and 3.5 hours without the case. Xiaomi says that without ANC, users can get up to 39 hours of total playback and 6.5 hours excluding the case. The earbuds also have a 73ms low latency mode, and are IP54 rated for dust and splash resistance.

Xiaomi Buds 5 price and availability

The Xiaomi Buds 5 TWS earbuds cost EUR 99.99 (about Rs 9,300), and they come in graphite black, titan gray, and ceramic white shades. The earbuds are currently only available in select global markets.

It’s unclear if the earbuds will arrive in India anytime soon, but while you wait for them to arrive, you can consider looking at some alternatives in the similar range, such as the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro for features like ANC, and the Nothing Ear 2 for a long battery life.