Vivo has launched a new pair of budget true wireless earbuds, the TWS 5i. The focus here is to cover the basics while keeping the price low enough that most people do not have to think twice.
Battery life is easily the main highlight. Vivo claims up to 11.5 hours on a single charge, and around 50 hours in total with the case. That should comfortably get through a few days of regular use. You probably will not be reaching for the charger too often.
They use Bluetooth 5.4 for connectivity and support dual-device pairing, so switching between devices should be fairly straightforward. There is also a low-latency mode rated at 42ms, which might help a bit if you play games.
Audio is handled by Vivo’s DeepX 3.0 tuning, with a few different sound profiles to choose from. Spatial audio is listed as well, though it is probably more of a bonus than a standout feature. For calls, there is AI noise reduction to help keep voices clearer in noisy places.
The earbuds weigh 4.2 grams each, and use a standard in-ear design. It’s fairly lightweight, meaning they shouldn’t feel uncomfortable during longer sessions.
Pricing and availability:
The earbuds are priced at 119 yuan in China (equivalent to $17 or Rs 1,642), which puts them firmly in the entry-level segment. Still, the spec sheet is not bad for the price. They come in three colors: Ink Black, White, and Sky Blue. There’s no word on the global availability as of writing.
At the end of the day, the TWS 5i feels like one of those products that is not trying too hard to impress on paper. It just focuses on the basics, especially battery life, which is still what a lot of people care about most in this segment.
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