Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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

  • Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro leads Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) overall by 43 points (90 vs 47 out of 100).
  • Key differences: only Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro has active noise cancelling; total battery life with case, where Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro has 40 vs 28.5 h; IP rating, where Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro has IP54 vs IPX4.
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro leads overall
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro · 87 overall, #1 of 68
90
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) · 52 overall, #65 of 68
47
Key differences
  • Active Noise CancellingXiaomi Buds 5 Pro only
  • Total Battery Life with CaseXiaomi Buds 5 Pro 40 vs 28.5 h
  • IP RatingXiaomi Buds 5 Pro IP54 vs IPX4

Scores by Category

Buds 5 Pro wins 5 of 6 categories

CategoryBuds 5 ProUltra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)Lead
Noise Cancelling
+93
Battery
+6
Connectivity
Tie
Build
+38
Audio
+100
Calls
+100

Physical Comparison

41.8 g5.6 g
Buds 5 ProBuds 5 Pro

Buds 5 Pro is 36 g (646%) heavier than Buds 5 Pro.

Value for Money

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

Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
Buds 5 Pro
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
N/A

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Buds 5 Pro
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency Mode
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
Buds 5 Pro
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Battery Life per Charge
N/A
9 h
Total Battery Life with Case
40 h40% more
28.5 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Buds 5 Pro
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Calls

Feature
Buds 5 Pro
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Microphones per Earbud
3
N/A

Build

Feature
Buds 5 Pro
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
5.6 g
N/A
Case Weight
41.8 g
N/A

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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