Test: 200-euro earbuds

Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro: New Airpods killers from China?

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The Chinese technology company Xiaomi is sending a new pair of premium in-ears into a duel with Apple's Airpods Pro - with a similar look and similar functions, but around a third cheaper, at 200 instead of 300 euros. Are the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro the hoped-for Airpods killers? Krone+ has listened in.

In view of the non-replaceable batteries, it seems unreasonable at first glance to invest 200 euros or more in true wireless earbuds that will die after a few years. However, the sales success of luxury earbuds, above all Apple's Airpods Pro, proves the manufacturers right - and Xiaomi also wants a slice of the pie. At a "knock-down price" of 200 euros, there are many features of the more expensive competition - but not all of them.