Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5A

Launched Apr 2024 · Earbuds (TWS)

48
BasicGifng score
Good for valueGood for noise-cancellingGood for callsGood for battery

Usual price₹899

Where to buy

Usual price ₹899 · launch price ₹1,499

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Score breakdown

Sound
48
Noise cancelling
53
Battery
26
Features
39
Calls
46
Comfort & fit
83

Each part is measured the same way for every model (from specs and lab test measurements where they exist) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • ANC cuts chatter and background hum well for the money, no ear pressure
  • Loud, mostly balanced sound with clean treble
  • Mic comes through clearly, ENC helps in crowds
  • Light stems that stay put
  • Around four days of 3-4 h use; a 10-min top-up lasts a day
  • Snug, comfortable fit
  • Slightly bass-leaning sound that's fine for the price

Cons

  • Bass is ordinary and breaks up when loud
  • Pairing with Android was fiddly in their test
  • App has no equaliser
  • Plain plastic, case hard to open one-handed
  • ANC on vs off makes little difference
  • Distorts above ~70% volume; instruments a bit muffled
  • Callers hear a muffled voice on busy roads
  • MySmartPrice

    A capable budget pair with surprisingly useful ANC; not one for audiophiles.

  • 91mobiles

    Gets the basics right for tight budgets; the ANC is barely noticeable and better-sounding rivals cost a bit more.

  • Zee Business

    Beat expectations: bassy, steady and with ANC that helps on the metro.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers12 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCYes, up to 25 dB (maker's figure)
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Earbuds alone5 h, 3.5 h with ANC
With the case30 h, 23 h with ANC
Fast charging10 min = 90 min (claimed)
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Call noise reductionAI ENC
Connection
Bluetooth5.4
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingYes
Latency / game mode60 ms (maker's figure), game mode
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight (one earbud)3.6 g
Case weight41.2 g
Water resistanceIPX4
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBass Black, Timeless White

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