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General

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Series

FreeBuds Pro1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Fifth model in the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro line.

REDMI Buds1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026The page offer text names the REDMI Buds 8 Series. The page compares the gain to the REDMI Buds 6 Pro, so the REDMI Buds line is stored as the series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

T00234Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/support/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Global support page lists HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 Wireless Charging (T0023) as the only model.

M2535E12Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Specs tab row Model: M2535E1. The German, British and French spec tabs show the same code.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026The maker global and German store pages sell the product.

Available6Press articlesmartzone.de/die-redmi-buds-8-gibt-es-in-deutschland-und-sie-kosten-50eRead 14 October 2026German article of 11 Jul 2026: the Buds 8 series has been on sale in Germany for a few weeks, with the Pro linked to Xiaomi's German shop.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1993Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Huawei German store product data: street price 199.00 EUR. The store ran an early price of 169 EUR from 26 February 2026. German price, VAT included as published.8Press articlethe-gadgeteer.com/2026/03/13/7-things-about-the-freebuds-pro-5-worth-knowingRead 14 October 2026Article: 199 EUR in the EU and 179.99 GBP in the UK.

€69.994Press articlesoundguys.com/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-153704Read 14 October 2026Germany: 69.99 EUR including tax, listed by MediaMarkt and Saturn on their eBay stores. Not an official Xiaomi price. Audioxpress also gives 69.99 EUR for Europe.5Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/xiaomi-launches-redmi-buds-8-pro-with-55db-anc-ldac-and-spatial-audioRead 14 October 2026Launch report of 3 Mar 2026: 69.99 EUR in Europe.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026German Huawei store. The UK Huawei store also carries the product.

DE, GB, MY, TH4Press articlesoundguys.com/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-153704Read 14 October 2026Listed on the Malaysia and Thailand Xiaomi websites and sold in Germany.6Press articlesmartzone.de/die-redmi-buds-8-gibt-es-in-deutschland-und-sie-kosten-50eRead 14 October 2026Germany.7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026UK RRP 65 GBP through Mi.com and Amazon.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sand, White, Grey1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page lists Sand, White, Grey and Blue. The Blue case is vegan leather with other dimensions and weight, and case dimensions are not a variant field, so Blue is left out of this file.

Glacier Blue, Obsidian Black, Cloud White2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Specs tab row Color. The overview page also shows a Special Glacier Blue finish for the same Glacier Blue colour.

Segment

Music1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Listed in the maker Audio range as a flagship pair for sound, noise cancelling and calls. No sport or gaming positioning. SoundGuys calls them all-around earbuds.

Music1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Hero text: Your beat, pro tuned. Sound, noise cancelling and calls. No gaming or sport positioning.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Silicone ear tips in four sizes for a secure seal.

In-ear1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026The earbuds use ear caps in S, M and L. The ear stems are the design highlight, so the buds sit in the ear canal on a stem.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the stems have a high-shine finish.

Stem1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Stem designed for comfort. The Glacier Blue stem has an NCVM finish.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

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RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	11	1
Other	Tweeter	6	1

Source2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Speaker section: an ultra-linear dual-magnet driver and an ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: 11 mm ultra-linear dual-magnet driver and 6 mm ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver. FAQ: 11 mm dynamic driver with four magnets and a 6 mm high-frequency driver. The 6 mm figure is read as a diameter. The planar driver has no matching type option, so it is stored as other.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 11mm dynamic woofer and micro-planar tweeter.

BRedmi Buds 8 Pro

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	11	1
Piezoelectric	Tweeter	6.7	2

Source7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Review spec list: 11 mm dynamic driver with a titanium diaphragm plus dual 6.7 mm PZT ceramic tweeters in a coaxial triple-driver layout. The maker page names only the coaxial triple drivers. The piezo ceramic tweeters are stored as piezoelectric. Yanko Design and a German retailer give the same sizes and counts. Audioxpress describes one piezo driver plus a tuning unit.8Reviewyankodesign.comRead 14 October 2026Review, 28 Feb 2026: coaxial triple driver with an 11 mm driver with a titanium diaphragm and twin 6.7 mm PZT ceramic tweeters.10Retailer pagewlan-shop24.de/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-in-ear-headphones-55db-anc-hi-res-audio-bluetooth-5-4-obsidian-blackRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec table: 1x 11 mm dynamic driver with a titanium-coated diaphragm for bass and 2x 6.7 mm micro piezoceramic drivers for highs.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Hybrid1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: an ultra-linear dual-magnet driver for bass and an ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver for treble.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ and table: two driver types in each earbud.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 11mm dynamic woofer and micro-planar tweeter.

Hybrid7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026The drivers table mixes a dynamic and a piezo ceramic driver.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Titanium diaphragm on the 11 mm dynamic driver7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Titanium diaphragm on the 11 mm dynamic driver. The retailer says titanium-coated.8Reviewyankodesign.comRead 14 October 2026Titanium diaphragm.

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min10 HzMax48 kHz1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Footnote: the 10 Hz to 48 kHz range was tested under the L2HC and LDAC codecs over Bluetooth, in Huawei lab tests.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Speaker section: frequency response range 10 Hz to 48 kHz.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 10 Hz to 48 kHz.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

48kHz1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 48 kHz and 24-bit lossless sound with the L2HC 4.0 codec. The footnote says 2.3 Mbps lossless works with a HUAWEI Mate X7 on EMUI 15 or later. Other Huawei devices are listed on the German store. No sample rate is stated for LDAC.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 48 kHz and 24-bit lossless sound with L2HC 4.0 on supported Huawei phones.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

103Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: custom sound effects with a 10-band EQ.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a 10-band custom EQ.

88Reviewyankodesign.comRead 14 October 2026Custom EQ with eight bands, each adjustable from +6 to -6.9Reviewsenses.se/en/review-redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Xiaomi Earbuds app with an 8-band equalizer and presets.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

HUAWEI SOUND Balanced, HUAWEI SOUND Voice, HUAWEI SOUND Bass, HUAWEI SOUND Classical, Movie, Podcast, Game, Workout1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page lists HUAWEI SOUND Balanced, Voice, Classical and Bass.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: four HUAWEI SOUND effects (Balanced, Voice, Bass, Classical) and four scenario effects (Movie, Podcast, Game, Workout). An AI sound effect and custom effects are separate and not stored as presets.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: 8 preset profiles.

Balanced, Enhanced bass, Enhanced voice, Enhanced treble3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Audio Q8: Balanced, Enhanced bass, Enhanced voice, Enhanced treble and Custom. Custom is the user equalizer and is not a preset.8Reviewyankodesign.comRead 14 October 2026Presets: Balanced sound, Enhanced bass, Enhanced treble and Enhanced voice.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Unlimited Spatial Audio1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page name: Unlimited Spatial Audio.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Spatial Audio without limits with a 3D sound field and head tracking.

Dimensional Audio, Dolby Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Dimensional audio section and the Dolby Audio section, which promises realistic surround sound. Dolby Audio is turned on in the Bluetooth settings or the Xiaomi Earbuds app (footnote 6).

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 360 degree sound with head tracking and unlimited spatial audio on any device or content.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the spatial audio modes are Off, Fixed and Head Tracking.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026The review does not cover head tracking. The maker pages do.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Dimensional audio: dynamic head-tracking for music, video and games on any device. The support FAQ says availability depends on the phone and the app.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: dual-engine AI noise cancellation with two drivers used for noise cancellation.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Audio Technology list includes Intelligent Dual-engine ANC.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Up to 55 dB smart ANC.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the Dual-Engine ANC model adapts automatically to your surroundings. Cozy, General and Ultra are other ANC models. The number of strength levels is not stored.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Page: identifies environmental noise and adjusts noise cancellation in real time based on the surroundings and how the earbuds are worn. Maximum sampling rate 32,000 times per second (Xiaomi internal labs). The support FAQ names this Smart noise cancellation.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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203Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026New Feature Q2: Smart noise cancellation is mutually exclusive with manual 20-level noise cancellation. Xiaomi states 20 manual levels. Other earbuds in the catalog list fewer levels.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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55dB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 1: test data from the National Institute of Metrology, China. 55 dB depth is reached within a particular frequency range and the 5 kHz bandwidth at a specific depth range, but not at the same time. Tested separately.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: Awareness Mode.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Audio Technology list includes Awareness Mode and Human Voice Transparency.

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Audio Q4: modes are Noise cancellation, Off and Transparency.

Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: Conversation Awareness switches to Awareness mode when you start talking and back when you stop. Off by default.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Audio Technology list includes Conversation Awareness.

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: calls stay clear in noise up to 100 dB and wind up to 10 m/s. This is a call voice claim. The processing method is not stated.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Triple-mic AI noise reduction for clear calls in 12 m/s wind (footnote 2, National Institute of Metrology, China). This is processing for calls. The support FAQ also names a built-in wind-noise reduction mechanism.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The tuning is bass-forward. The 10-band custom equalizer can reduce the bass emphasis.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Reviewer notes on a unit supplied by the maker. The firmware, codec and target curve are not reported. No numeric bass or treble value is stored.

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Vocals were clear without added distortion in ideal conditions. In a loud office or on the street the microphones struggled to block background noise.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Reviewer ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant tests. Phone and codec are not reported. No numeric microphone value is stored.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	9.13

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys standardised test: 9 hours 8 minutes on one charge. SoundGuys states in its method that music peaks at 75 dB SPL and ANC is on when available. The review does not repeat the ANC state or the codec. The result is well above the 6 h ANC-on claim and about equal to the 9 h ANC-off AAC claim, which the maker tests at 50 percent volume. Unit supplied by the maker, one-week test.

BRedmi Buds 8 Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.5

Source11Reviewscarbir.com/tws/redmi-buds-8-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer test: about 4.5 hours with ANC on, over AAC on an iPhone or LDAC on an Android phone. Volume and firmware are not stated. Senses measured a drain at about 4.5 hours with unstated conditions.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

63Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: 3 microphones plus VPU plus DNN. The row does not say per earbud. MobileMasr states 3 microphones per earbud, so 3 per earbud across two earbuds is stored as 6.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: eight microphones total, 3 silicon microphones per earbud plus a bone conduction microphone. The review text implies 6 microphones plus 2 bone sensors.

67Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Review: three microphones per earbud with AI noise reduction. The maker says 3 built-in microphones for calls without saying per earbud. A German retailer also lists 3 per earbud, 6 total.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

63Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 20266 microphones across the pair. The two VPU or bone sensors are not counted.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same review. The bone conduction microphones are not counted.

67Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Three per earbud, six across the pair. Stated per earbud by the review and the retailer. The maker does not state a total.10Retailer pagewlan-shop24.de/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-in-ear-headphones-55db-anc-hi-res-audio-bluetooth-5-4-obsidian-blackRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec table: 3 microphones per earbud, 6 total.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

Yes2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Sensor section lists a bone acoustic sensor.

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Mic noise reduction

AI3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: DNN call noise processing, up to 100 dB of noise reduction in calls.

AI1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Xiaomi's self-developed AI algorithm for call noise reduction with 3 built-in microphones.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity section lists Bluetooth only. The charging case has a USB-C port for charging.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth only. No dongle or wired connection is listed.

Bluetooth

6.02Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity section: BT 6.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 6.0, up from 5.2 on the Pro 4.

5.41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4 badge. The specs tab and the support FAQ agree.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Wireless connection: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: SBC, AAC, L2HC 4.0 and LDAC. L2HC 4.0 needs a Pura 80 series or Mate X6 or X7 series phone with EMUI 15 or later.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: AAC on iPhone, LDAC on Android and L2HC 4.0 lossless on Huawei devices.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026The page names LDAC. AAC is named in the battery test footnote. SBC is not stated by the maker and comes from the reviews below. The support FAQ says LHDC is not supported.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Usage Scenarios Q6: LHDC is not supported. Battery FAQ: LDAC uses more power than AAC or SBC, which names SBC, AAC and LDAC.4Press articlesoundguys.com/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-153704Read 14 October 2026Spec list: SBC, AAC and LDAC.7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Review: SBC, AAC and LDAC.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth protocols: Bluetooth Low Energy, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP. Low Energy is not a profile and is not stored. The support FAQ says LE Audio is not supported. Audioxpress calls the buds LE Audio ready, which the FAQ contradicts.

LE Audio

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No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Connection Related Q25: the earbuds do not support Low Energy Audio.

Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: Dual-Device Connections to two devices at once, with seamless switching.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: multipoint pairing of two devices is supported.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Dual device connection to two devices at once. On by default (footnote 8).3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Connection Related Q5: Dual connection is on by default.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

21Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: two devices (iOS, Android or Windows) at once. It expands to multi-connection on EMUI.

21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Dual device connection: two different devices at the same time.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Google Fast Pair.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Connection Related Q26: Google Fast Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Two pairs of earbuds connect to one device. Footnote 9 lists the supported Xiaomi models.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Audio Q6: audio sharing is supported.

Wireless range (claimed)

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10m2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Communication range 10 m in open space free of obstacles.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS, Windows1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: dual-device connections across iOS, Android and Windows.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: works with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

Android, iOS, Windows3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Usage Scenarios Q4: voice calls work on iOS and Android, and on Windows devices with Bluetooth once connected and set up.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: pairing by holding the case button for 2 seconds. Works with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

BRedmi Buds 8 Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes

Source3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Usage Scenarios Q4: calls on iOS, Android and Windows over Bluetooth. Windows needs correct setup.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Feature	Needs
Lossless audio (L2HC 4.0, up to 2.3 Mbps)	Needs a Huawei phone. The global page names the Mate X7 on EMUI 15 or later. The German store names the Pura 80 series and the Mate X6 and X7 series on EMUI 15 or later. It needs an OTA update and reduces battery life.
Proximity pairing	Huawei phone running EMUI 10 or later.
Unlimited Spatial Audio	Off by default. Update the earbud firmware and turn it on in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app. Modes are Off, Fixed and Head Tracking.
Adaptive Volume and Conversation Awareness	Off by default. Turn them on in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app.
Head gesture call control	Off by default. Works during cellular calls. Nod to answer and shake the head to reject.

Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Footnotes for 2.3 Mbps lossless audio (Mate X7, EMUI 15, OTA update, battery impact), Conversation Awareness and Adaptive Volume (off by default) and proximity pairing (EMUI 10 or later).3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ and table: spatial audio is off by default and needs current firmware. Head gestures and Adaptive Volume are off by default. L2HC 4.0 device list.

BRedmi Buds 8 Pro

Feature	Needs
Dolby Audio	Turn on Dolby Audio in the Bluetooth settings of a Xiaomi phone or in the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
Dimensional Audio	Turn on Immersive sound in the Xiaomi Earbuds app or in the Bluetooth settings of a supported Xiaomi or Redmi phone. It is not available on every Xiaomi phone. It does not work with LDAC at 96 kHz or higher, so the sampling rate must be set to 48 kHz.
Audio sharing	Needs a listed Xiaomi, Redmi or Xiaomi Pad model such as the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G. The page says more models will follow.
Pair compatible devices and battery pop-up	Only some Xiaomi phones on the latest stable system version, with Pair compatible devices turned on in the Bluetooth additional settings.
5-minute fast charge for 2 hours of playback	The charging case needs at least 20 percent battery. Test used AAC, ANC off and 50 percent volume.

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Footnotes 6, 8, 9, 10 and 13 of the product page.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

60mAh2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds 60 mAh, stated as the minimum value for each earbud.

54mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds: 54 mAh. No typical or rated wording.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026FAQ Overview Q3: the battery is not replaceable.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	9
ANC off	AAC	Yes	38
ANC on	AAC	No	6
ANC on	AAC	Yes	25
ANC off	L2HC/LDAC	No	8
ANC off	L2HC/LDAC	Yes	33
ANC on	L2HC/LDAC	No	5
ANC on	L2HC/LDAC	Yes	22
Call	Not available	No	5
Call	Not available	Yes	22

Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: up to 9 h with ANC off, 6 h with ANC on and 38 h with the case. Test footnote: HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro, music at 50 percent volume in AAC, other features at default.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Battery life section. Sound quality priority with L2HC or LDAC: 8 h and 33 h with the case with ANC off, 5 h and 22 h with ANC on. Connection priority with AAC: 9 h and 38 h with ANC off, 6 h and 25 h with ANC on. Voice call with ANC disabled 5 h and 22 h with the case. Voice call with ANC enabled 4 h and 18 h with the case, which is not stored because the call mode cannot hold the ANC state. Huawei lab tests with a Mate 80 Pro, 50 percent volume, AAC and ANC disabled.

BRedmi Buds 8 Pro

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	8.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	35
ANC on	AAC	No	4.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	16
Call	AAC	No	4.5
Call	AAC	Yes	16

Source3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Charging and Battery Life, Q2: AAC at 50 percent volume. ANC off: 8.5 h and 35 h with the case. ANC on: 4.5 h and 16 h with the case. Calls with ANC off: 4.5 h and 16 h with the case. Calls with ANC on (3 h and 10.5 h) are not stored because the call mode cannot hold the ANC state. The product page states 8 h and 33 h for ANC off with ANC and dual-device connection disabled. The two maker figures differ and the FAQ set is stored because it covers every mode from one test. Xiaomi labs.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

38h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

25h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

16h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

40min2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026About 40 minutes for the earbuds in the charging case.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

Wired charging needs a USB-C charger of 5 V 0.5 A or above. The case takes about 150 minutes without the earbuds on a wireless charger. Wireless charging is supported up to 5 W.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charge time and charger lines of the Battery section.

Charging case input is 5 V 700 mA max and output is 5 V 500 mA max. The earbuds take 5 V 250 mA max. The included cable charges at 5 V and does not carry data. Xiaomi does not recommend power banks, because a small charging current can trip their current protection.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Charging Q6 and Usage Scenarios Q1. Input and output currents are from the product spec table.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

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5min1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 20265 minutes of fast charging. Footnote 13: needs at least 20 percent in the case, with AAC, ANC off and 50 percent volume.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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2h1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Up to 2 hours of playback after the 5-minute fast charge. Earbuds only.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

537mAh2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case 537 mAh, stated as the minimum value.

480mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case: 480 mAh. No typical or rated wording.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Wired charger over a USB-C port at 5 V 0.5 A or above.

USB-C2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging port Type-C.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

60min2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026About 1 hour for the case without the earbuds on a wired charger. About 150 minutes on a wireless charger.

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Wireless charging

Yes2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Wireless charger supported, up to 5 W.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Review: the case charges by USB-C or wireless charging.

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Charging Q3: no wireless charging. The case charges with the included Type-C cable.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

5W2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Wireless charging up to 5 W. The standard is not named.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls section lists tap, swipe and pinch controls. Pinch uses the press sensor. Head gestures come from the German store.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: five gestures, pinch, tap, pinch and hold, touch and hold and swipe. Head Motion row: nod to answer, shake to reject.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Review: swipe, tap and pinch gestures, plus head gestures for calls.

Touch, Swipe3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Touch Controls Q1: tap, press and hold and swipe on the touch area of each earbud.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls section: swipe up or down to adjust the volume.

Swipe3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Audio Q2: swipe up or down on the touch area.

Gestures

Tap twice: play or pause, answer or end a call, Tap three times: previous track on the left earbud, next track on the right earbud, Swipe up or down: volume up or down, Pinch once: play or pause, answer or end a call, Pinch twice: next track or reject an incoming call, Pinch three times: previous track, Pinch and hold: switch between noise cancelling, awareness and off, Touch and hold: wake the voice assistant, Nod to answer a call or shake the head to reject it2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls section: double-tap, triple-tap, swipe, pinch and hold, pinch once, twice and three times, press and hold. The German store FAQ gives the default action of each gesture.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ default gestures: tap twice for play or pause and calls, tap three times for previous on the left earbud and next on the right, pinch and hold for noise control modes, touch and hold for the voice assistant, swipe for volume. Pinch once, twice and three times as listed. Head gestures are off by default.

Single tap: no default function, Double tap: play or pause, answer or end a call, Triple tap: next track, Press and hold: switch between noise cancellation and transparency, or reject a call, Swipe up: volume up, Swipe down: volume down3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Touch Controls Q1: default gestures.

Remappable controls

Yes3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the gestures can be customised in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app and can be set to None.

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Touch Controls Q1: gestures can be customised in the Xiaomi Earbuds app or in the Bluetooth settings of a Xiaomi phone.

Voice assistant

Phone voice assistant3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: touch and hold wakes the voice assistant by default. The assistant is the phone's.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026The infrared sensor is listed. The maker pages do not use the words wear detection, and MobileMasr names wear detection as a feature.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists wear detection among the features.

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Wearing Related Q2: in-ear detection is on by default and playback pauses when the earbuds are removed.

Sensors

Infrared sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Bone acoustic sensor, Press sensor2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Sensor section lists infrared, Hall, touch, gyroscope, accelerometer, bone acoustic and press sensors.

6-axis gyroscope5Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/xiaomi-launches-redmi-buds-8-pro-with-55db-anc-ldac-and-spatial-audioRead 14 October 2026Spatial audio with head tracking uses a 6-axis gyroscope. The article also lists LHDC and a 35 h battery, which are the China model figures and conflict with the global FAQ, so only the gyroscope is used.10Retailer pagewlan-shop24.de/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-in-ear-headphones-55db-anc-hi-res-audio-bluetooth-5-4-obsidian-blackRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec table: 6-axis gyroscope. The table also lists 8.5 h and 35 h, which match the FAQ.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: four sizes of soft silicone ear tips. The specs name them large, medium, small and ultra-small.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026In the Box: ear tips in large, medium, small and ultra-small sizes. Ultra-small is stored as XS.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: ear tips in large, medium, small and extra small.

S, M, L2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Package Contents: S, L and M ear caps, 2 pieces each, M pre-installed.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: soft silicone ear tips.

Silicone9Reviewsenses.se/en/review-redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Silicone ear tips in S, M (pre-installed) and L.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP571Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page footnote: the earbuds meet IP57 under IEC 60529.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds IP57.

IP541Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 14: IP54 applies to the earbuds only, tested by TUV SUD (report 704202506085-00). The support FAQ says IPX4 for the earbuds, which agrees with the water part of IP54. The IP54 rating with the dust digit is stored.

Dust and water rating, case

IP541Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page footnote: the charging case meets IP54.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case IP54.

IPX23Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Appearance Related Q2: the charging case has an IPX2 water resistance rating. The product page says IP54 applies to the earbuds only.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

HUAWEI Audio Connect1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: the HUAWEI Audio Connect app on iOS and Android.

Xiaomi Earbuds1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Xiaomi Earbuds app. Footnote 11 says it needs Android 7.0 or later or iOS 14.0 or later.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: the app is for iOS and Android devices.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 11: Google Play and the iOS App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: keep the earbud firmware up to date to use spatial audio. The global page says the 2.3 Mbps feature arrives by OTA update.

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Wearing Related Q4 and the audio delay FAQ: keep the earbuds firmware and the Xiaomi Earbuds app updated.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.5g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Each earbud approx. 5.5 g.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 5.5 g per bud.

5.3g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Weight of a single earbud 5.3 +/- 0.1 g.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height29.1Depth23.7mm(0.9 × 1.1 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Each earbud: height 29.1 mm, width 21.8 mm, depth 23.7 mm.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

43g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case in Sand, Grey and White approx. 43 g. The Blue case is approx. 46 g and is not stored.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 43 g case.

36.3g(1.3 oz)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Weight of charging case 36.3 +/- 1 g. Total weight 46.9 +/- 1 g, which equals the case plus two earbuds, so 36.3 g is the empty case.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width46.7Height65.5Depth22.98mm(1.8 × 2.6 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case in Sand, Grey and White: height 65.5 mm, width 46.7 mm, depth 22.98 mm. The Blue case is 66.11 x 46.98 x 24.06 mm and is not stored.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 2.3 Mbps lossless transmission certified by HWA.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: High-Res Audio Wireless certification, HWA Lossless plus Hi-Res. FAQ: Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Certified by Hi-Res Audio Wireless with LDAC.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

HWA Lossless1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: the 2.3 Mbps transmission capability is certified by HWA.

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In the box

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In the box

Earbuds (left and right), Ear tips in four sizes, Charging case, Quick Start Guide and Safety Information, Warranty card2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026In the Box: two earbuds, four ear tips with the medium pair attached, a charging case, a Quick Start Guide with safety information and a warranty card. No cable is listed.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ box list: a pair of earbuds, a charging case, 4 pairs of ear tips with the medium pair attached, a Quick Start Guide with safety information and a warranty card.

REDMI Buds 8 Pro x 1, Charging case x 1, Type-C charging cable x 1, User manual x 1, S ear cap 2pcs, L ear cap 2pcs, M ear cap 2pcs (pre-installed)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Package Contents list.

Cables included

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

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BRedmi Buds 8 Pro

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USB-A to USB-C	1

Source2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Package Contents: Type-C charging cable x 1. Senses says the cable is USB-A to USB-C.9Reviewsenses.se/en/review-redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026The review notes the included cable is USB-A to USB-C.

Links

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Product page

consumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-51Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Global maker product page.

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Global maker product page.

Spec sheet

consumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specs2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Global specifications tab. The tab has the dimension, battery, control and box tables.

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specs2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Global specs tab.

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.