Mumbai, February 12, 2024: Chinese tech giant Xiaomi announced the launch of Redmi Buds 5, the latest entrant in the company’s popular audio product portfolio. Priced attractively at Rs 2,999, the true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds pack premium features like powerful active noise cancellation, long battery life and smooth aesthetics.
Sleek and Ergonomic Design
The Redmi Buds 5 come with an ergonomic half in-ear design language similar to the Apple AirPods. The smooth rounded casings with 12.4mm drivers fit comfortably inside ears. Weighing just 4.5g per bud, the Redmi Buds 5 promise a lightweight and non-intrusive wearing experience whether on commute or workouts.
The earbuds have an IP54 rating making them sweat and splash resistant. Each bud incorporates optical sensors and capacitive touch controls for intuitive gesture interactions. Available in three classy color variants – Fusion Black, Fusion White and Fusion Purple – the Redmi Buds 5 carry forward the signature design aesthetic of Xiaomi’s audio products.
Xiaomi Flagship ANC Capabilities
The foremost USP of the Redmi Buds 5 is powerful Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) of up to 46dB. This is the highest degree of noise cancellation offered by TWS earbuds in the offered price segment.
The ANC feature works through a hybrid model using feed-forward and feedback microphones. This allows the earbuds to produce inverted sound waves that counter external noise across a wide frequency range. Users can choose from three ANC modes according to their surroundings and preferences – Light, Balanced and Extreme.
There is also a Transparency mode that allows ambient sounds to pass through clearly. This enhances situational awareness when walking on roads, traveling or during short conversations. For clear voice calls, the earbuds leverage AI-powered algorithms to differentiate between speech and background noise.
Long Lasting Battery Life
The Redmi Buds 5 promise class-leading battery backup, a 40mAh battery in each earbud and 500mAh capacity charging case. The company claims up to 38 hours of total playback with ANC turned off. With ANC enabled, the buds can last up to 8 hours on a single charge.
The fast charging support allows 4 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging. The case and buds charge over USB Type-C port. Each bud offers around 7 hours of talk time on a full charge. These specs ensure you remain immersed in your entertainment and calls without worrying about the battery.
Effortless Connectivity and Touch Controls
The Redmi Buds 5 support Bluetooth 5.3 for efficient wireless connectivity and wider compatibility. Once paired, the buds can connect quickly via fast pairing next time. Users can also connect the earbuds with two devices simultaneously and seamlessly switch between the two.
Touch gestures on each bud provide convenient control over music playback, calls, activating voice assistant etc. The touch sensitivity can be customized as per user preference through the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
Premium Listening Experience
Featuring custom 12.4mm dynamic drivers, Redmi Buds 5 deliver well balanced and immersive sound quality covering a wide frequency range. The bass is tight and punchy without overpowering other notes. There is good separation across lows, mids and highs lending a pleasant depth to your favorite tracks.
Equipped with SBC and AAC audio codecs, the earbuds can deliver HD sound when paired with compatible phones. The responsive touch controls and Active Noise Cancellation contribute towards an uninterrupted and delightful listening experience.
Attractive Pricing and Availability
The Redmi Buds 5 have been attractively priced at Rs 2,499 for customers purchasing the Redmi Note 13 series, Xiaomi Pad or Redmi Pad. For others, the TWS earbuds carry an MRP of Rs 2,999 which is very competitive.
The earbuds will be available across Mi.com, Mi Home Stores, Amazon and Flipkart as well popular offline retail outlets. With its feature set and pricing, Redmi Buds 5 pose a serious challenge to competing audio brands like Noise, Boult, boAT and realme.
For customers, the Redmi Buds 5 emerge as an enticing option in the mid-premium TWS category alongside products from realme, Oppo and others. The earbuds threaten to disrupt the sub-Rs 3,000 wireless audio space similar to what Xiaomi did in smartphones.
The Redmi Buds 5 sets the stage for Xiaomi to significantly boost its headphones and earphones play in India on the back of strong specifications, brand reputation, wide availability and attractive pricing strategy.
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