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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro 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 Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.13 cm -
Width 2.54 cm -
Depth 2.03 cm -
Weight 4.9 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.54 cm x 2.03 cm x 2.13 cm / 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.5 cm x 4.8 cm x 2.6 cm / 55 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Graphite black | Glacier grey Black | Silver
Protection Splashproof, sweat-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 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - 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 Pro.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Effects Dual transparency mode Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm Composite - 9 mm 8.4 mm Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features 2 devices connectivity Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Play/pause, skip track, answer call, noise-cancellation on/off -
CABLE Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
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 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 35 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 28 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 Qi
Charging Time 1 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories USB charge cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (470 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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