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General

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Series

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.

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

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.

A3957, A3957Z112Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026Core model A3957 from the exact maker guide and current sales SKU A3957Z11 from the native Black variant. Liberty 5 Pro D1203 and Pro Max are separate products.

GTIN / EAN

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1946442308212Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026Native exact Black variant barcode 194644230821.

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

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Status

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.

Available2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026Native official US Black variant 45054910955710 has available true on the access date. Stock is a point-in-time observation, not a promised quantity.

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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$129.995Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published US launch price, not current promotional price.

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.

€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.

€99.995Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

US2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black, White, Navy Blue, Apricot2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026

Segment

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.

Music1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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 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.

In-ear1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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

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

Stem1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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

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Either bud4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026Return either earbud to the case and close it to use the other alone.

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.

ARedmi 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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

Diameter (mm)
9.2

Source1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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

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

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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

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.

Wool-paper1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published acoustic frequency response 20 Hz to 40 kHz from the earbud Specs table, not a codec-derived range.

Impedance

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17Ω3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

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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.

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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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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

85Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

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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.

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).

Dolby Audio3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Licensed Dolby Audio with Music, Podcast and Movie modes. No Dolby Atmos or dynamic head tracking is inferred.

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 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.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026The 6.5 dB improvement against Liberty 4 NC is relative voice-range reduction at 300 Hz to 3 kHz. It is not an absolute maximum attenuation and is not stored in an attenuation field.

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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45Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker release explicitly four of the six microphones serve ANC. All six serve call processing. Counts physical microphones across the pair once.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Adaptive ANC 3.0 recalibrates three times per second when no audio is playing, according to the product footnote. The published 0.3-second interval is not Bluetooth audio latency.

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

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.

53Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

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Transparency mode

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

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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

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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 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.

Yes7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-I-hear-wind-noise-while-using-Liberty-5-outdoorsRead 8 October 2026Specific selectable Wind Noise Cancellation/Reduction function on the app Noise Cancellation page, distinct from AI call processing. Maker recommends enabling it in windy conditions.

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

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SoundGuys found bass and treble emphasis with the default tuning. Acoustic EQ reduced bass somewhat, while Dolby processing changed response and perceived width. Exact firmware and app version were not published for the review sample.9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Reviewer reports default bass and high-frequency emphasis, with additional response changes from Acoustic EQ and Dolby processing. No unread chart coordinates, sound-quality scores or percentage loudness reduction are converted into numerical dB fields.

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

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SoundGuys found speech intelligible across simulated office, street, wind and reverberant environments, alongside an ideal-condition demonstration. These are qualitative results from the provided review sample, without published firmware or app version.9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly reports intelligible voices in its simulated noise environments and provides ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant microphone demonstrations. No numerical speech bandwidth, noise-handling score or frequency response is inferred.

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.

ARedmi 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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.13

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Original company-provided Liberty 5 sample tested for one week. ANC-enabled playback lasted seven hours eight minutes, added to the review May 8, 2025. Firmware, app version, codec, volume, ANC strength and battery-test host are not identified. The separate iPhone connectivity anecdote does not establish the battery-test host. This is not a retest of current sales stock.

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

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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.

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.

61Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Six physical microphones across the pair are used for calls. Shared ANC and call functions do not count as additional microphones.

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.

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.

61Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Six physical microphones across both earbuds, counted once despite shared ANC, transparency and call roles. No case microphone is added.

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.

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Mic noise reduction

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.

AI1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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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Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026During a call or meeting, squeeze either stem once to mute or unmute. The function may need enabling in soundcore Controls. Phone/app-only mute is not counted.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

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

Bluetooth3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

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.

5.43Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

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.

SBC, AAC, LDAC9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Exact base Liberty 5 review states SBC, AAC and LDAC. No LE Audio or Auracast support or absence is inferred from Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth profiles

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.

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LE Audio

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

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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 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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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

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

21Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026The exact Liberty 5 product FAQ explicitly supports Dual Connections and LDAC simultaneously. Restrictions from Liberty 4 NC, Space A40 or Liberty 5 Pro do not apply.

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

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.

Google Fast Pair3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Google Fast Pair requires Android 6.0 or above.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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

10m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Gaming mode is named but no numerical latency is published in this guide. Gaming mode cannot operate with LDAC or Dolby Audio.

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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, 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.

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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.

ARedmi 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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

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

ARedmi 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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

Feature	Needs
LDAC audio	Compatible Android 8.0 or later source. Enable Preferred Audio Quality in soundcore. Dual Connections is supported, but reduces runtime. Use a low-interference environment.
Gaming mode	Enable in soundcore. Cannot run simultaneously with LDAC or Dolby Audio.
Dolby Audio	Enable Music, Podcast or Movie mode in soundcore. Effects vary with source and device. No head tracking is promised.
Mic mute control	During a call or meeting, squeeze either stem once. May require enabling the function in soundcore Controls.
Remote Photo Snap	Wear the Bluetooth-connected earbuds and open the phone camera. May require enabling soundcore Controls. Some phones do not support it.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or above.
HearID 4.0	Sign into a soundcore account, then run HearID Sound Test. Results are saved and applied.
Computer calls	Windows conference apps: Liberty 5 Hands-Free for microphone and speaker. macOS: Liberty 5 for both input and output.
Earbud volume controls	Assign the volume function in soundcore Controls. Earbud gestures are pressure squeezes according to the exact guide.

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026LDAC requires Android 8.0 or later and Preferred Audio Quality in the app. Remote Photo Snap requires worn, Bluetooth-connected earbuds and an open phone camera, may need Controls activation and is unsupported on some phones. Mic mute may also require Controls activation.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026HearID Sound Test requires signing into a soundcore account. Windows conference calls use Liberty 5 Hands-Free as input/output. macOS uses Liberty 5 for both, rather than borrowing the Windows device-name guidance.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-touch-controlsRead 8 October 2026

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.

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

60mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs table explicitly 60 mAh x2 for the earbuds. Stored capacity is one earbud cell. Typical or rated designation is not provided.

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.

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

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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.

ARedmi 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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

Mode	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	48
ANC on	Not available	No	8
ANC on	Not available	Yes	32
Transparency	Not available	No	8
Transparency	Not available	Yes	32
ANC on	Yes	No	5
Call	Not available	No	5.5

Source4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026Normal 12/48 h, ANC 8/32 h and Transparency 8/32 h are explicitly earbuds-only/case-inclusive respectively. ANC with Dolby is five hours earbuds-only. Calls with ANC are 5.5 hours for both earbuds, versus 4.5 hours single-earbud use. The four-hour Dual Connections with LDAC/Dolby entry does not state ANC or distinguish the slash conditions, so it remains visible guidance rather than an invented row. Codec and spatial state are omitted for generic runtime rows. The FAQ footnote names default settings, Normal mode and 50% volume, which does not prove those settings for each specialized ANC/call/Dolby condition.

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.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=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.

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=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.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=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.

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

16h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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5.5h=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.

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60min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide states up to one hour for earbuds, converted to 60 minutes. Exact FAQ instead says about 50 minutes. Different estimates are preserved without inventing their test settings or firmware explanation.

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.

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.

The guide estimates up to 60 minutes for earbuds and three hours for the charging case with earbuds by USB-C, or four hours wirelessly. The FAQ separately estimates about 50 minutes for earbuds, two hours for an empty case by cable, 2.5 hours with earbuds, and 3.5 hours for an empty case wirelessly. These are maker estimates with different component scopes and unspecified test details. Input is 5 V 0.8 A. Dry the earbuds and USB-C port before charging. Ten minutes of earbud charging in the case claims up to five hours of playback, with ANC, codec and Dolby settings unspecified. The FAQ also claims four hours with Dual Connections plus LDAC/Dolby Sound, without specifying ANC or resolving the slash conditions.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide input is 5 V 0.8 A. Its separate applicable Anker A2337 adapter example is rated up to 30 W and does not establish device charging wattage or a supplied adapter.

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

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.

10min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

5h3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide and maker release explicitly say charging the earbuds in the case for ten minutes gives up to five hours of playback. ANC, codec, Dolby and volume settings for this fast-charge claim are not specified.

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.

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

580mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit 580 mAh charging-case cell, with no typical or rated designation. Charging input current is separate.

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

USB-C3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

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120min4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly distinguishes the case without earbuds: two hours using a wall charger, converted to 120 minutes. It also gives 2.5 hours with earbuds and 3.5/4 hours wireless without/with earbuds. Guide combined estimate is three hours, separately retained.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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Qi9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026

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

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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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No9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly distinguishes the simple LED light strip from the predecessor case screen.

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, 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.

Pressure3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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

Pressure6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-touch-controlsRead 8 October 2026Exact Liberty 5 support page permits enabling volume functions in soundcore Controls. The page calls them touch commands generically, while the actual guide specifies squeezed pressure-control stems.

Gestures

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.

Single squeeze: play/pause or answer a call according to the current guide, Double squeeze right: next track, Double squeeze left: previous track, Hold either stem for two seconds: reject/end a call or switch ANC/Transparency, Single squeeze during calls: mute/unmute after enabling the control if needed, Single squeeze in supported phone camera: Remote Photo Snap3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current guide controls distinguish playback and call contexts. Guide says a single squeeze answers calls, while the general FAQ says double-press. The guide gesture is retained with the disagreement explicit, rather than claiming both defaults.

Remappable controls

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.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistant

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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.

Yes5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 20268Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Why-does-the-music-pause-or-noise-cancellation-change-automaticallyRead 8 October 2026

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.

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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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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026HearID 4.0 explicitly assesses hearing, compares results with the age group and tests sound preferences. This is consumer sound personalization, not a medical diagnosis.

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.

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.

XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Maker supplies XXS, XS, S, M, L and XL. The fitted pair counts among the six sizes.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly calls the fitted tips silicone.

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

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None9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly says no wings or fins included, with ordinary in-ear tip fit. No optional ear hooks are treated as supplied.

Ear tip fit test

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Yes4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ recommends the soundcore Fit Test to check ear-tip seal and fit.

Dust and water rating, buds

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.

IP553Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly labels IP55 as the earbuds waterproof and dustproof level. Case protection remains unknown.

Dust and water rating, case

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.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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.

soundcore1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

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

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User firmware updates

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.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

5.3g(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.

4.6g(0.2 oz)5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release explicitly 4.6 g each. Tip size is not stated. This is maker mass, not a reviewer measurement.

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

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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.

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.

47.9g(1.7 oz)5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release lists case mass 47.90 g separately from 4.6 g each earbud. Unlabelled dimension tuples are omitted because width/height/depth axes are not identified.

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

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

Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Hi-Res Audio5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release explicitly supports both Hi-Res Audio Wireless and Hi-Res Audio. This does not establish lossless playback or codec bit depth.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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.

Left and right earbuds, Charging case, Six ear-tip sizes, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Current maker box list includes the earbuds, charging case, six ear-tip sizes and supplied USB-C cable. Bundled documentation and an optional adapter are not inferred from the separate downloadable user guide.

Cables included

ARedmi Buds 8 Pro

Type	Count
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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

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Links

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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.

us.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

www.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Exact A3957 product page was opened through ordinary public web results. Local page requests can redirect by region to Anker Nordics. The official US native product JSON independently proves the selected Black sales SKU. No regional redirect is treated as the product specifications.

Manual

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salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official current A3957 service index links this English user guide. PDF edition A3957_EN_UG_V3_20250814, published in the service index September 1, 2025. Original Specs and Quick Mute pages were visually checked.

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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