Xiaomi’s recent event showcased the highly anticipated Xiaomi 15 Ultra, alongside the new Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro and the powerful Redmi Book Pro 16 (2025) laptop. The Buds 5 Pro feature Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling lossless audio up to 96kHz/24-bit when paired with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. They boast 55dB Active Noise Cancellation, up to 10 hours of battery life, and customizable touch controls. The Redmi Book Pro 16 (2025) is equipped with a second generation Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, impressive graphics, a 165Hz display, and a long battery life, offering powerful performance for users.
The launch of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra was undoubtedly the standout moment of today’s Xiaomi event; however, the company also unveiled impressive new TWS earbuds and a robust 16” laptop that deserve attention.
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro
While most wireless headphones rely on Bluetooth, the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro do too, achieving speeds up to 2.1Mbps via the Snapdragon S7+ audio platform. This allows for 48kHz/24-bit lossless audio.
When paired with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, these earbuds introduce a new feature – they can utilize Wi-Fi to increase the bitrate to 4.2Mbps, supporting 96kHz/24-bit lossless audio.
Wi-Fi connectivity • Head tracking • Pressure-sensitive stems
Utilizing Wi-Fi also provides the advantage of Qualcomm’s XPAN technology—eXpanded Personal Area Network. This feature extends the headphones’ range throughout your home while keeping power consumption minimal. XPAN supports high-bandwidth audio, low latency, and even immersive audio with head tracking. Do note that the Wi-Fi functionality is available exclusively with the Phantom Black version of the buds; the other two colors only support Bluetooth.
The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro are equipped with dual DACs and dual amplifiers that drive two drivers. Their frequency response ranges from 15Hz to 50kHz, with audio fine-tuned by Harman’s Golden Ears team to enhance the details in mid and high frequencies.
With three microphones integrated, these earbuds provide 55dB of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and are capable of cancelling out high wind speeds of up to 15m/s. According to the company, they offer double the noise reduction capabilities of the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro.
Battery performance is noteworthy – offering up to 8 hours of continuous use via Bluetooth and up to 10 hours when using Wi-Fi. The charging case extends the total listening time to 40 hours, with both wired and wireless charging options available.
The earbuds have an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. They also allow audio sharing, enabling the connection of two pairs of buds to a single device. The stems on the earbuds are both touch and pressure sensitive, allowing volume control by sliding your finger or applying a two-finger squeeze (this action can be customized).
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro colors: Titanium Gold • White • Phantom Black (Wi-Fi)
The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro are currently available for purchase from Xiaomi’s online store in China. The Bluetooth version retails for CNY 1,300 ($180), while the Wi-Fi variant is priced at CNY 1,500 ($205).
Redmi Book Pro 16 (2025)
Following the refresh of the standard Redmi Book 14 and 16 last month, Xiaomi has now focused on the Pro laptop – specifically the 16” model. Instead of a Core 5 processor, the Pro features a second-generation Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, which boasts 96 TOPS of AI performance and Intel Arc graphics (a Core Ultra 5 225H variant is also available).
Redmi Book Pro 16 (2025)
Weighing in at 1.88kg and measuring 15.9mm in thickness, the Redmi Book Pro 16 (2025) is equipped with a large 99Wh battery (the largest permissible on a plane). This battery can provide up to 30 hours of usage, and charging is handled by a 140W GaN adapter.
USB-C, Thunderbolt, two USB-A, HDMI and a headphone jack
The laptop features an impressive 16” display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio (3,072 x 1,920 pixels). It achieves 100% DCI-P3 color coverage and is certified for DisplayHDR 400, with a peak brightness of 500 nits. Both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are supported.
Turning back to the Intel chip, it is manufactured on a TSMC N3B node. The Ultra 7 variant includes 16 CPU cores (up to 5.1GHz) and 8 Xe graphics cores, along with 24 MB of cache. Xiaomi claims it is 21.6% faster overall than the 2024 Redmi Book Pro 16. The Ultra 5 variant comes with 14 CPU cores (4.9GHz), 7 Xe cores, and 18MB cache, offering an even larger 29.5% performance increase over the 2024 model.
Given the power of these chips, Xiaomi has designed the laptop with two fans and three heat pipes, capable of dissipating up to 80W.
The Redmi Book Pro 16 (2025) is available on Xiaomi’s online store in China. The Ultra 5 model (with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage) costs CNY 6,500 ($895), whereas the Ultra 7 variant (also with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage) is priced at CNY 7,500 ($1,030).
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