Within the range of wireless headphones, in-ear headphones are the most popular, as they are perfect for wearing on the street and listening to music. This is where the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Prowhich were presented at the beginning of the year and which we have recently tested.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
*Prices updated at the time of publishing or reviewing this article. They may vary over time.
These headphones want to boast good audio quality, to which they add noise cancellation and a long-lasting battery, at a certainly attractive price. Let’s see if they deliver everything they are capable of promising.
| Characteristics | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Measurements and weight | 6.5mm × 6.5mm × 29.7mm 5.1 grams |
| Drivers | Driver: 11mm Tweeter: 10mm |
| Waterproof | IP54 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 LDAC |
| Battery | Up to 10 hours without case. Up to 38 hours with case |
| Noise Cancellation | Yes, up to 52 dB |
| RRP | €69.99 |
Very comfortable, light and noise canceling
Starting with their aesthetic section, these Xiaomi headphones bear a great resemblance to Apple’s AirPods, although they also have their own personality. They have a semi-in-ear designincorporating silicone pads that are They fit the ears quite wells. Generally they are the models that best adapt to my ears, and in this case it was no different.
I have been able to use them perfectly and without them falling off, even while exercising. They are made of plastic and include a matte anti-fingerprint finish. They are quite light, as they barely weigh 5.1 grams, making it possible for them not to bother you either, even if you have been wearing them for a long time. Another important fact is that it includes certification IP54. This guarantees some resistance to sweat and rain.
From the headphones themselves you will be able to control some functions such as stopping or starting the music, skipping songs, adjusting the volume or even indicating the level of noise cancellation. All this through small touches. The truth is that I haven’t finished adapting and it seemed a bit imprecise to me. You will also have the application Xiaomi Earbuds from controlling all settings and functions.
From the app you can also customize the sound to your liking. Includes a decoder with which you can control the bass and adapt the audio to what you are listening to to obtain the best experience. These Redmi headphones incorporate a double coaxial diaphragm, made up of an 11 mm bass diaphragm and a 10 mm ceramic tweeter. In addition, it has support for LDAC codecwhich allows you to play high definition content with virtually no distortion.
According to the Noise Cancellationthis reaches 52dB and can be regulated at various levels both from the headphones themselves using gestures and from the application. It is powerful enough to silence the outside noise around us, although do not expect any wonders. It also includes a transparency modewhich keeps you connected to your surroundings, being able to hear what is happening with headphones on.
These headphones work really well when talking on the phone, for which They incorporate 3 microphones. These are combined with a noise cancellation algorithm so that the receiver hears us better during the call.
Lastly, facing your autonomyit is possible to achieve 9 or 10 hours of use for each earbud, which can be extended up to 38 hours if you have its charging case. All this depending on the volume at which you use them or if you use noise cancellation.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro: Topes de Gama’s opinion
After a few weeks of use, we believe that the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro are highly recommended headphones, especially for their excellent value for money. Although his RRP is €69.99it is possible to find them for less than €60 and even €50 in special offers.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
*Prices updated at the time of publishing or reviewing this article. They may vary over time.
They are quite comfortable, offer good sound, with the addition of having noise cancellation that, without being crazy, does work in a decent way.
Finally, as a summary, we leave you a summary of what we liked the most and what we liked the least.
The best:
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- Good sound quality
- Long duration battery
- Excellent price quality
Worst:
- Touch controls are a bit imprecise
- Improved transparency mode
User opinions
When choosing these headphones, it is also interesting to know the impressions of the buyers themselves. On a website like Amazon, we find that it has almost 600 reviews with an average rating of 4.3/5 stars and is rated with the highest score by 63% of users.
These Their design and comfort especially stand out, Well, they fit perfectly, as well as their noise cancellation and battery life. On the contrary, others regret that, to achieve acceptable sound, it is necessary to have to correctly configure the parameters from their application, so it is not suitable for all audiences.
