Redmi Buds 5 have been launched in India as the Chinese electronics brand’s latest true wireless stereo (TWS) headset. They come with a semi-in-ear design like AirPods and offer an active noise cancellation (ANC) feature to reduce external noise by up to 46dB. The Redmi Buds 5 feature 12.4mm dynamic drivers and are claimed to offer up to 38 hours of battery life. The audio device supports dual-device pairing and offers touch controls. According to the company, users can also locate their earphones using their smartphones.
Redmi Buds 5 price in India, availability
The new Redmi Buds 5 are priced at Rs. 2,999 in India. They are offered in Fusion Black, Fusion Purple and Fusion White color options and will be available for purchase from February 20 on Mi.com, Amazon, Flipkart, Mi Homes and Xiaomi retail partners.
As an introductory offer, the earphones will be available at a discounted price of Rs. Customers purchasing Redmi Note 13 series smartphones, Xiaomi Pad or Redmi Pad will have to pay Rs 2,499.
redmi buds 5 specifications
The new Redmi Buds 5 come with 12.4mm dynamic drivers with a frequency response rate of 20Hz to 20kHz and feature 46dB ANC to eliminate unwanted external noise. It has been claimed that the Hybrid ANC feature will block 99.5 percent of background noise. The TWS earphones have an in-ear design and have an oval-shaped charging case. They pack AI-supported dual microphones.
The TWS headset offers three transparency modes and users can avail different audio effects with the Redmi Buds 5 including standard, enhanced treble, enhanced bass and enhanced voice. They feature dual-device pairing that allows users to connect two devices to the earbuds simultaneously. , The company says that the earbuds can also be located using a smartphone.
The new earphones from Redmi have Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with support for SBC and AAC codecs. They include support for Google Fast Pair. The Redmi Buds 5 include touch controls to allow quick control of playback and noise cancellation. Furthermore, they are IP54 rated for dust and water resistance. The earphones are compatible with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
The fast-charging feature on the Redmi Buds 5 is claimed to provide up to two hours of playtime with just five minutes of charging. Quick charge support is said to enable four hours of playback time in 10 minutes of charging. The earphones bundled with the charging case are claimed to offer up to 38 hours of battery life on a single charge.
The brand has packed a 480mAh battery in the charging case. On the other hand, the earbuds have a 54mAh battery. The charging case measures 61x50x24.60mm, while the earbuds measure 29.52 x 21.44 x 23.45mm. The weight of the earbuds with charging case is approximately 42.47 grams.