The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro performed solidly when tested, although the sound seemed a little unbalanced to us: the mids were too compressed and the bass was occasionally overdriven. However, the sound can be quite enjoyable with modern songs that emphasise highs and lows. The lightweight buds sit comfortably and unobtrusively in the ear...

The Redmi Buds 5 Pro were presented together with the new Redmi smartphones. The small earphones are a great alternative to the products from the major headphone brands. Their design is reminiscent of Apple's AirPods Pro, but the Buds 5 Pro come in a choice of three colours. Anyone looking for good and, above all, affordable earphones for travelling could find what they are looking for here.