Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Buds 6
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro — Pick the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro — it leads these groups: Battery 2 Audio 1
Tap a group name to see the proof · The scoring method is public
The short answer
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro wins this comparison with a score of 79/100, ahead of Xiaomi Buds 6 (55).
The main differences: Weight (11.2 g vs 8.8 g) · Battery life (10 h vs 6 h) · Wireless charging case (✓ vs —).
Scores are computed from 10 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro | Xiaomi Buds 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 94 | 96 |
| Features | 100 | 100 |
| Battery | 67 | 0 |
| Audio | 73 | 28 |
| Connectivity | 66 | 66 |
How to choose
Pick the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro if you care about…
- Battery life 10 h +4 h vs 6 h
- Wireless charging case ✓ vs —
- LDAC ✓ vs —
Pick the Xiaomi Buds 6 if you care about…
- Weight 8.8 g +2.4 g vs 11.2 g
Best price now
Cheap alternatives
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Beats Fit Pro
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Apple AirPods 4
Where they differ
4 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro | Xiaomi Buds 6 | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11.2 g | 8.8 g | Xiaomi Buds 6 |
| Battery life | 10 h | 6 h | Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro |
| Wireless charging case | ✓ | — | Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro |
| LDAC | ✓ | — | Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro |
The record
Grouped and collapsible · Tap a group to fold
Design2▾
| Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro | Xiaomi Buds 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11.2 g | 8.8 g |
| Sweat/water resistance | ✓ | ✓ |
Features2▾
| Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro | Xiaomi Buds 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancellation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
Battery2▾
| Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro | Xiaomi Buds 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 10 h | 6 h |
| Wireless charging case | ✓ | — |
Audio2▾
| Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro | Xiaomi Buds 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver unit | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| LDAC | ✓ | — |
Connectivity2▾
| Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro | Xiaomi Buds 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint connection | ✓ | — |
Data sources: GSMArena
FAQ
Which is better, Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro or Xiaomi Buds 6?
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro has the higher overall score (79 vs 55) and leads in Battery, Audio. Choose Xiaomi Buds 6 instead if Weight matters more to you.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Weight (11.2 g vs 8.8 g) · Battery life (10 h vs 6 h) · Wireless charging case (✓ vs —).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 10 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.