Xiaomi has proven time and again that it knows how to make earbuds with powerful sound and a good value, and having tested most of the brand's products in this area over the last decade, I generally like the tuning and comfort. The Buds 5 Pro continue that trend, and they come with a unique feature that allows the buds to stand out a little from the pack — Wi-Fi integration.
The Buds 5 Pro use Qualcomm's XPAN mode that's baked into the Snapdragon Sound suite, allowing the buds to switch between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, all while delivering higher fidelity music playback. The mode goes up to 96kHz/24-bit, and it is interesting to finally see the tech in action. The standard Buds 5 Pro are available in the U.K. for £159 ($213), and the Wi-Fi model retails for £189 ($253).
