iQOO has launched a new pair of budget wireless earbuds in China, called the iQOO TWS 5i. It comes with long battery life and a few gaming-focused sound features.
Just like the TWS 3i, the successor uses 10mm drivers. The earbuds support iQOO’s in-house “Monster Sound” audio processing, which are designed to adjust audio depending on the type of game being played. Spatial audio support is included as well, with multiple sound modes for games, movies, and general media playback.
The company says the earbuds can achieve as low as 42ms latency over Bluetooth 5.4, which should help reduce noticeable audio delay in fast-paced games like shooters or racing titles.
Physically, the TWS 5i keeps things lightweight. Each earbud weighs around 4.2 grams, so comfort seems to be a major priority here, especially for longer gaming sessions or daily use.
Battery life looks surprisingly solid for the price segment too. iQOO claims up to 11.5 hours of playback on a single charge, with the charging case extending total usage to around 50 hours. Talk time is rated slightly lower at about seven hours.
The earbuds also come with AI-based call noise reduction, IP54 dust and splash resistance, and support for connecting to two devices at the same time.
Of course, some compromises are still there. Features like active noise cancellation are missing, which is not surprising considering the pricing. iQOO seems to be focusing more on the basics that matter most to casual gamers and everyday users rather than trying to compete directly with more expensive earbuds.
At 119 yuan, the TWS 5i feels positioned more as a practical daily pair with gaming perks rather than a pair of earbuds focused heavily on sound quality. But as strong battery life remains to be the most important aspect in the budget segment, the TWS 5i could end up attracting quite a bit of attention among younger users and mobile gamers.
Pricing:
The TWS 5i is priced at 119 yuan in China, which is roughly equivalent to €15 or ₹1,700 at current exchange rates, and is already available for purchase. As of now, iQOO has not announced any plans to launch the earbuds internationally.
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