Device Comparison
| Buds 5 Pro | AeroClip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $207.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $169.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1105 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦290,000 | ₦238,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Xiaomi | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | February 27, 2025 (China); March 2, 2025 (global, MWC) | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro | AeroClip 2 |
| Price | Global €199.99 (~$207 USD); China CNY 1,299/1,499 | $169.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11mm coaxial triple-driver | 12 mm |
| Driver Type | Coaxial triple driver: dual-magnetic dynamic + planar tweeter | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz - 50kHz | — |
| Sound Features | Spatial audio with head tracking, AI speech-to-text, Wi-Fi audio streaming (Wi-Fi edition) | Hi-Res Audio supported; Spatial audio: 3D Spatial Audio; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, up to 55dB ultra-wideband adaptive ANC | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds app | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes | Yes, HearID 5.0 and custom EQ in Soundcore app |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, as low as 50 ms (LE Audio) | — |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0 custom EQ, AI translation (100+ languages), Nap Mode with offline white noise |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Transparency / Off, Spatial Audio | — |
| Touch Controls | Yes, customizable via app | No, physical buttons |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Google Assistant / Siri (via phone); AI transcription | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | BLE, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device | Yes |
| Range | 10m (open space) | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless (48kHz/24-bit) | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Titan Gray, Ceramic White, Translucent Black | Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black, Cloud White |
| Dimensions | Earbud 25.78 x 31.39 x 21.24mm; Case 60.5 x 48.45 x 26.79mm | — |
| Form Factor | In-ear with silicone tips | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 | IP57 |
| Materials | Plastic housing, silicone tips | Hard plastic body, flexible titanium wire ear hook |
| Weight | Earbud 5.6g; Case 41.8g | 6.2 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | Earbud 53-64mAh; Case 570mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10 min = 4 hours | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | 8-10 hrs; up to 40 hrs with case | Earbuds: Up to 8 hours; With case: Up to 32 hours |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, Anker Thus AI chip voice isolation |
| Mic Count | 3 mics per earbud | 4 (+2 VPU bone-conduction sensors) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | 3-mic AI noise reduction | 4 MEMS mics + 2 bone-conduction sensors (VPUs) |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Multiple silicone sizes | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | — |
| User Manual | Yes | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS | — |
| Profiles Supported | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, BLE | — |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth 5.4+; Wi-Fi edition streams direct from Wi-Fi | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Xiaomi's most advanced earbuds yet — rare Wi-Fi audio streaming edition, coaxial triple driver, and up to 55dB ANC. | The Soundcore AeroClip 2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip, supporting LDAC Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint. |