Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite and Sony WF-1000XM5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.46 cm -
Width 2.45 cm -
Depth 1.67 cm -
Weight 4.2 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.45 cm x 1.67 cm x 2.46 cm / 4.2 g
Charging case with earphones: 6 cm x 4.6 cm x 2.37 cm / 36 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | White Black | Silver
Protection Dust-resistant, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm 6 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, answer call -
CABLE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
OTHERS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear fins (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of earhooks (small, large) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IP54 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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