Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 and 5 Pro Review: Watch 👀 Before Buying Any Other TWS Earbuds!

The new Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 series has arrived with the Redmi Buds 5 and the Buds 5 Pro. They offer almost all the premium features that are found on earbuds twice the price or more, but how do they actually stand up against the competition and also against each other in audio quality and user experience? Find out in the video.
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0:00 Intro
0:54 Design & Comfort
3:04 Features & Connectivity
5:14 Audio & ANC Quality
6:36 Microphone Quality
7:16 Battery Life & Charging
8:03 Verdict
Disclaimer: The Redmi Bud 5 and the Redmi Buds 5 Pro shown in this video were provided free-of-charge by Xiaomi, however, all opinions and thoughts in this video were mine and mine only.
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[@hoyoungwon]

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[@perezteejay2945]

Considering mic quality with ANC, battery and anc strength which will you recommend between the bud 5 pro and soundcore liberty 4 nc

[@jbcderkadette]

레드미 버즈 4 프로 사용자입니다. LDAC 코덱 이용시 끊김현상이 발생하곤 하는데 버즈5프로도 여전한가보네요. 또 해당코덱을 이용하면서 두 개의 기기와 패어링 했을때 (저는 레드미 K60 Pro와 갤럭시탭 S7FE를 이용합니다.) 태블릿쪽에서 LDAC를 지원함에도 연결문제가 생기는 현상이 생기던데 버즈5 프로에선 개선되었는지 궁금합니다.

[@jackpapworth6279]

Subscribed. Thanks for the great comparison review - going with the Buds 5. Legend, thanks again.

[@hoyoungwon]

Thanks so much for the support :)

[@ZeeshanRiaz665]

Nice review. Does the driver size which is 10mm vs. the OG buds 5 (regular variant) 12.4mm really matters Is the Buds 5 regular variant enough to keep my loud audio listening sessions fully satisfied. I'm slightly confused regarding which variant to buy a Redmi Buds 5 simple of Buds 5 Pro? Please advise

[@matheusguedesba]

Your videos are excellent! They deserve much more recognition, congratulations!

[@hoyoungwon]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@Vaidas666]

i have buds 5, very good for this price. The treble is maybe too pronounced, but it sounds really good.

[@AmanUllah83004]

Redmi buds 5 Pro Design 🤗😍 but buds 5 Also ❤

[@iDonzzy]

is the connectivity issue with the pro version fixed? kinda scared because just ordered today the white version which looks like the airpods pro.

[@bilol_exe]

update me when you get them! im planning on buying them

[@buenosdias8606]

After the outdoor test of both of these PRO and NONE PRO, I knew the sound is not premium MIC wise. We're buying the Buds 4 Active and saving a couple of dollars here. =)

[@patrikelekes5280]

Is the conectivity issues are resolved?

[@antarctisss4018]

Great work! Thank you! Got a juicy deal on the Pro model for $50. Edit: Though I wonder why they removed the wireless charging which the previous Buds Pro 3 and 4 had in store. What a bummer!

[@hoyoungwon]

Sweet deal. Thanks for watching!

[@4green3energy]

Thank you sir it's very helpful Best review I found 💖👍

[@GRYL180]

Great review. Thanks!

[@winterheat]

6:57 and sometimes, people are doing software engineer interviews with me on these type of earbuds. So they go like "You are given an array of integers nums, there is a sliding window of size k which is moving from the very left of the array to the very right. You can only see the k numbers in the window. Each time the sliding window moves right by one position. Return the max sliding window." and I was going like, "huh? I can only hear 70% of what you said" People think what they said are crystal clear, when in fact, what they said was not as clear as a regular phone in the '80s

[@winterheat]

or maybe, people just hear it and think "oh I memorized the solution, so I will crack the interview and get into the company", and then in fact, companies just hire young people and don't care about how well you answer really. The questions are just there to give them an excuse to not hire older people... such as in court or when faced with EEOC, they have something to say

[@winterheat]

so I suppose Apple Airpods 3rd gen or Airpods Pro 2nd are better... although expensive and somewhat easy to lose... on a restaurant table or if it drops down to some gap in the car

[@saynacattivo]

How can i download the app in the US?

[@dudadua]

Does anyone still have issues for Redmi Buds 5 Pro on iOS? I turn on 'Transparency' mode and few minutes later it defaults back to 'Off' but when I check on the app it's on 'Transparency' Switching back and forth doesn't make any difference lol. If I put away the earbuds and place back in, it'll work for few seconds only

[@WaltuhBlack420]

What about the latency? Is it good?

[@kshayarsha5450]

do their battery test with hi-res audio esp. on pro

[@omkarr805]

ye tho launch nhai hue na abhi tak par ?

[@tiago.moreira28]

Do you think the audio on buds 5 pro is “crispier” than Apple AirPods? The AirPods are on sale on my country and I’m not sure if I save a few bucks on Xiaomi buds or go for the apple AirPods. Thank you.

[@firas.jn571]

Airpods pro are better but there are a lot of competitors out there from Samsung, Nothing, Soundcore, Oneplus, SoundPeats, Realme and etc...

[@thunderbosz]

Eq recommendations?

[@TravelingYordle]

You're honestly my go to channel when it comes to reviewing TWS. I've been daily driving the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro for quite a while now, and it's sad that the immersive audio is Xiaomi flagship exclusive. Is the immersive sound on the 5 pro compatible with mid-range Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco phones?

[@ammaryaser2688]

i need answer of this question

[@hoyoungwon]

Thank you so much for the kind words! As far as I know, Immersive Sound should be available with whatever phone you use the Buds 5 Pro with.

[@TravelingYordle]

@@hoyoungwon Cool production quality, man! Keep it up!

[@hoyoungwon]

Thank you so much for the support :)

[@vahid_sayad]

What about latency test in game and specially in video play back? Could you please make a video playing test for buds 5?

[@FedeInventor]

latency is very low

[@INCOGNITO-kd5ub]

Its designed for gaming. Very very low latency

[@CrazyahhStories]

Watching this video after i bought it, cant wait! Thanks for the video its exactly what i was looking for, subbed!

[@hoyoungwon]

Nice! Hope you enjoy them as much as I did and thanks so much for the support!

[@CrazyahhStories]

@@hoyoungwon no problem, thank you!

[@topquality5382]

​​@@hoyoungwon Hiii , i wanted to ask do they have good noise cancelling ? Are they good for sleeping and neighboor upfloor footsteps noise reduce , snoring and things like that ?

[@omkarr805]

bro but abhi tak tho lauch nhai hue na ye?? 20 feb na?

[@basha_1]

How are them now I hope they are good

[@roninmantis7584]

You might want to have your hearing checked. Your Nothing Ear 2 (depending on setting) has far greater detail than the Buds 5 pro. Find a track with vocals, it should become apparent.

[@iamd6416]

you did a very best review indeed

[@fcjey]

How is the volume on these? I have the Redmi buds 4 pro and I feel like it's not loud enough

[@FedeInventor]

it's surprisingly high

[@4logs]

how is the audio quality and anc on the buds 5? i might consider getting one although i’m eyeing the buds 4 since it is much more cheaper

[@FedeInventor]

the anc is really nice. sound is pretty good, but i hate the equalizer on the app, because it increases lower frequencies and decreases higher frequencies and vice versa.

[@HelloHero08]

How about the latency!

[@FlorinNr1]

From what I know it's about 40ms

[@firas.jn571]

Bullshit​@@FlorinNr1

[@radekpacka9869]

How did dual connectivity worked for you? Did they switch between the connected devices smoothly? I had XRB3 Pro and it worked perfectly. Now, with this model, since im able to connect to 2 devices, i have to stop the sound source on one device in order to listen to the second device. It is so annoying ! so im wondering if it is some kind of mallfunction or if it is just how they are made now. Thank you !

[@kingofninetails]

dual connectivity works like that. it only plays media of one device at a time

[@radekpacka9869]

@@kingofninetails i mean i have to manualy stop the music or sound on First device to be able to listen to the second device. Redmi buds 3 pro will automatically stop playing from first device when you hit the play button on the second device and they change the source of music without touching the First device.

[@lltechview]

Moondrop Space Travel and Tanchjim Mino are the better choice if you like music. Better drivers & better default tuning. Redmi/Xiaomi should ask those companies for tuning their cheap TWS. I like the 5 Pro's design. Its definitely better than the Mino or Space Travel.

[@hoyoungwon]

Will definitely have to check those out 🤔 moondrop space travel look beautiful btw

[@seto6409]

I'm suprised that you say that the buds 5 are IP54 certified. I couldn't find any infos abojt that anywhere. Even on their website.

[@devenrabadiya5465]

It's in their global website scroll down after their images the 10th point claims it passed ip54 testing

[@johnalfredgare1723]

Buds 5 seems to sound better outdoor?

[@maciejszulc375]

Redmi buds 5 or Jabra Elite 3?

[@rijugupta1687]

whats the low latency for both of them in game mode ?

[@IllestXavier]

it's like 60ms

[@SibTiger33]

Great review 👍👍

[@hoyoungwon]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@MrSumansai]

Outdoor quality was excellent on buds pro😊😊😊

[@hanarooo]

Will this work well on Samsung cellphones? I'm looking for an alternative to the Galaxy Buds because they are too expensive compared to the Redmi Buds

[@hoyoungwon]

Yep, they work perfectly fine with any non-Xiaomi phone!

[@QST01]

Although I use a iPhone, I was trying to find the best earbuds that are cheap because I don’t mind the brand for earbuds only. When I bought it I was satisfied with its quality and how good it was at its price. Like it’s the same as AirPods except cheaper with lower quality ANC but still great. I had the 4 pro but will get the 5 pro.

[@blacksharkpro3yt351]

Redmi Buds 5 Pro, Its very good once you adjust the bass and treable

[@naomirodrigo9662]

I'm having problems tô connect them, they connect but it's mute, when i connect one side he plays, but never on 2 😢 I have a moto edge 30 pro

[@taykilicc]

same here, could u find any solutions?

[@darring1550]

Sounds like you either got a bad pair or you have to pair each separately

[@benderbi]

This is the comparison that I neeced to decide whether it was worth to go for the pros or not. I'll definitely go for the regular Buds 5 😎

[@salahahmad4647]

What is better, black or white?

[@FernandaYokota]

I'm searching a type to use at the gym. Which kind do you think is better?

[@hoyoungwon]

I would say the regular Buds 5 are better for exercise, solely because the case is lighter, easier to take out the earbuds and put back in, and I'm less worried about it breaking considering the lower price.

[@FernandaYokota]

@@hoyoungwon Right, but about noises and quality of the sound, the phone are good? Thank you so much for your time!

[@hanstekarov9094]

Hello. quick question. does it have a volume control?

[@zackkzenith6573]

the volume control option is included in the xiaomi buds app and you can set it to the tap control of your preference

[@alexcorfu7707]

Please help me..... which is the best??? xiaomi buds 4 pro vs redmi buds 5 pro. The both of them are almost the same... but the price of the Xiaomi buds 4 Pro is very expensive. Why,???

[@kevinolivierz520]

Buy the 5 pro I use it daily it's very good when yore at school

[@alexcorfu7707]

Thanks 👍 ​@@kevinolivierz520

[@aminehilali8262]

I have a problem with the 5 pro, when I active the noise cancellation the right earbud makes a very irritating sound does anyone have a solution?

[@topquality5382]

Did you fixed it ?

[@evening1457]

same here, maybe you have a solution?

[@aminehilali8262]

@@evening1457 Just reset them and it worked for me

[@jhonryu3636]

why after buying it, i just saw that there;'s a pro version . Its so weirdly lightweight, the sound is not that exceptional, just like how other earbuds sounds. The tap control is not that responsive. It is so sad the brand i usually buy earbuds from is no longer in distribution, that's why i end up buying this one, but for me it is not that worth for the price ,comparing to what i used in Haylou brand, which is much cheaper , tap control is so responsive , plus the sound quality is so good ,lastly the charging case can last 2 weeks.

[@arjayhementera9930]

how about the latency?

[@FedeInventor]

it's really good

[@winterheat]

TWS is "True Wireless Stereo"? That's a weird acronym... what is a "Fake Wireless Stereo", and .... "Stereo"... do we need to say it past the '80s? Otherwise what is it? Mono?

[@ivanmalinovski7807]

"True" refers to the ""wireless" part, not to "stereo". Before TWS, in-ear wireless headphones had wires between them, making them not "true wireless"

[@Waqas9157]

Can we pair them with Samsung phones?

[@lavarov4585]

Yes.

[@charanfuntime7151]

How to buy in India ? 😅

[@mohamedalmasri2738]

In your opinion, which buds do you recommend for me Huawei Freebuds Pro (2) or Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro in terms of sound quality witch one sounds better Thanks

[@isaacjon]

Yesterday i bought redmi buds 5 and it's ANC is just terrible. You don't even feel anything whatever you turn it on or off. No difference at all.

[@icalculi]

why tf does it reverted back to have the rubber thingy again lol

[@topquality5382]

For me noise cancelling almost dont even work , i put it on Deep and its like i dont feel nothing about noise cancell 😐 Dont feel any silence , still can hear everything

[@IbrahimMu-fz6eq]

What your earbuds?

[@topquality5382]

@@IbrahimMu-fz6eq Redmi Buds 5 Pro

[@fernandomaroli8481]

I had the redmi Buds 3 pro and noise cancelling was amazing, would hear no noise at all on the subway, now I've had the Buds 4 pro for a year and I feel the same as you, the noise cancelling is very subtle, real shame..

[@alikennia3301]

Redmi buds 5 pro is beat

[@ddavid8888888]

How do they measure against the liberty 4 np

[@shaneclk9854]

But bud 3 pro have wireless charging

[@rebarhama]

Thank you very much for your review, I have a question: Does it work on iPhones and have the same sound quality as Android devices? I tested the Redmi Buds 4 Pro and they have great sound quality with Xiaomi devices but not much better on Iphone.

[@hoyoungwon]

Thank you for watching! Unfortunately, I don't believe iPhones support LDAC so the Buds 5 Pro won't be nearly as high res on iPhone compared to on Android phones

[@1nfity]

​@@hoyoungwon i was wanting to buy one of these, and i do too have an iPhone do you think not having the LDAC will be a dealbreaker?

[@skitsthose1018]

​@@1nfityI doubt it

[@makes101sensebruh]

​​@@1nfitybecause iphone doesnt support LDAC codec. the last thing you will look on TWS Buds are the codecs. codecs isnt that big of a deal tbh, better look at driver size and if its dual driver for managing base treble and vocals

[@fahdiqbal1609]

Which earbuds provide the clearest audio quality?

[@amir2salah]

Sony wf 4

[@Vashaco]

what about the audio quality on buds 5?

[@FedeInventor]

sound is pretty good, but i hate the equalizer on the app, because it increases lower frequencies and decreases higher frequencies and vice versa.

[@Vashaco]

@@FedeInventor thank you so much! i am actually buying them tomorrow. Thank you for making me confident in my purchase and have a nice day!

[@IbrahimMu-fz6eq]

​@@VashacoWhat is the condition of your Earbuds?

[@Vashaco]

@@IbrahimMu-fz6eq the right earbud stopped working i think it works its just not connecting. This happenes after 1 week of use and i still havent found out a fix. When both worked, the audio quality was really good and they are really comfortable. Overall they are great buds except the problem with mine. I dont think other people have gotten the same problem with me, so idk if you should buy it

[@basha_1]

Fr I want to buy this buds but u scared me a little 😂​@@Vashaco

[@farrukhdc]

Just ordered Buds 5 from Xiaomi store Pakistan

[@AliAbdullah042]

Are you satisfied with it? About to place an order

[@bilol_exe]

​@@AliAbdullah042 same

[@basha_1]

And ..

[@rus8225]

Good review! I will order bud 5 instead of bud 5 pro 👍

[@hoyoungwon]

Thanks for watching! Hope you like them :)

[@isaacjon]

Don't do this. Yesterday i bought redmi buds 5 and it's ANC is just terrible. You don't even feel anything whatever you turn it on or off. No difference at all.

[@kartikeyadubey9516]

please compare them with liberty 4 nc

[@BERATDGN]

Evet lütfen karşılaştırın, hangisi daha iyi?

[@perezteejay2945]

I need that comparison let me know if you see it

[@yuixizzan5077]

is this better than Redmi Buds 3 Pro???

[@kevinolivierz520]

Yes duh

[@neba95]

In my country i find xiaomi buds 5 for 30$ and 5 pro cheapest one like 65$ Only different is in microphone quality as i notice for 5 pro and not that big. Outdoor both sucks, indoor pro 5 are little better. So im think im gonna take buds 5 because cheaper x2 I anyway have xiaomi 14 so if i really need talk i will do it by phone microphone simple.😂

[@joeroganpodfantasy42]

The buds 3 pro were comfortable and never fell , the buds 5 fall off very easily

[@user-lw2cb9yh7m]

which would u recommend for voice calls outdoors

[@joeroganpodfantasy42]

​@@user-lw2cb9yh7mi would never buy the non pro versions ever again

[@deciopires7159]

Hi Xiaomi redmi buds 5 pro VS Realme Buds Air 5 Pro?! Best bass and sound...

[@deciopires7159]

Realme é muito superior, som mas alto e com mais Bass, comprei os dois, mas ja vendi o da Xiaomi.

[@darydavid9465]

❤

[@yaot1738]

Xiaomi redmi buds 5 or nothing cmf buds