Redmi Buds 6 Pro vs Apple AirPods 5

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Redmi Buds 6 Pro and Apple AirPods 5 are closely matched overall (within 1 point).
  • Key differences: IP rating, where Apple AirPods 5 has IP57 vs IP54; weight per earbud, where Apple AirPods 5 is 0.9 g lighter; case weight, where Apple AirPods 5 is 3.8 g lighter.
Redmi Buds 6 Pro and Apple AirPods 5 are closely matched
Redmi Buds 6 Pro · 82 overall, #14 of 68
80
Apple AirPods 5 · 81 overall, #18 of 68
79
Key differences
  • IP RatingApple AirPods 5 IP57 vs IP54
  • Weight per EarbudApple AirPods 5 0.9 g lighter
  • Case WeightApple AirPods 5 3.8 g lighter

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 2 of 6 categories

CategoryBuds 6 ProAirPods 5Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Battery
+13
Connectivity
+13
Build
+17
Audio
Tie
Calls
+100

Physical Comparison

Buds 6 Pro
36.1g
Weight
AirPods 5
32.3g
Weight
Buds 6 Pro
5.2g
Weight
AirPods 5
4.3g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
Buds 6 Pro
AirPods 5
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
Yes

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Buds 6 Pro
AirPods 5
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Buds 6 Pro
AirPods 5
Battery Life per Charge
N/A
6 h
Total Battery Life with Case
36 h
N/A
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
No
No

Connectivity

Feature
Buds 6 Pro
AirPods 5
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
N/A

Calls

Feature
Buds 6 Pro
AirPods 5
Microphones per Earbud
N/A
3

Build

Feature
Buds 6 Pro
AirPods 5
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
5.2 g
4.3 g17% less
Case Weight
36.1 g
32.3 g11% less

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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