After the success in the smartphone market and many IT products, the audio product market is a product that Xiaomi doesn’t seem to have overlooked.
Recently, the brand has launched Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro (Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro), the latest true wireless earbuds. It is classified as a premium wireless earphone of Xiaomi that comes with strengths both in terms of design and function.
Features and design
Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro are designed as in-ear true wireless headphones that come with active noise cancellation (ANC) function, highlighting ‘Hybrid ANC’, can reduce noise by up to 40dB.
The Hybrid ANC in this headphone relies on the built-in microphone. There are three on each side, one detecting a feed-forward signal and the other detecting a feed-back signal for noise cancellation. For another microphone designed to be used to pick up sound in conversation.
At the heart of the Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro’s electronic circuitry lies the flagship Qualcomm QCC5151 chipset with Qualcomm aptX™ Adaptive technology, which stands out in terms of connectivity, sound quality and power efficiency.
Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.2 with ‘Dual Device Connection’ feature which allows 2 devices to be connected simultaneously. Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, computer or any other device.
Another important aspect that is directly related to sound quality is the driver or speaker driver. In the Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro headphones, the use of 11mm dynamic speaker drivers is said to be a ‘super balanced speaker’ design, designed and tuned by Xiaomi Sound Lab. It is intended to be able to convey the details of the sound in all frequencies and with low distortion.
The Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro comes with a built-in battery that lasts up to 7 hours. When used with the charging case, the total usage time is 28 hours with ANC mode off.
If ANC mode is enabled, the built-in battery can last up to 5 hours, and when used with the charging case, the total usage time is 22 hours.
The charging case supports wireless charging. and wired charging via the USB-C port, which supports fast charging It takes only 10 minutes to charge, it can be used for up to 3 hours.
Try it out
The Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro Wireless Earbuds come with a charging case. and 3 pairs of silicone tips, 3 sizes to choose from, and 1 long USB-A to USB-C charging cable. The headphones and charging case have only one color, Obsidian Black, with a shiny surface. looks luxurious to the touch It is obtained through a coating process known as the ‘high-gloss nano-NCVM coating process’. But it can be wiped off easily as well.
The charging case has 2 LED indicators on the outside of the case and inside the case. Near the USB-C port, there is a function button for pressing and holding to enter pairing mode. or reset the function of the headphones By observing the command from the status of the LED inside the charging case. The headphones can be used separately on both sides and have a wear sensor. When the headphones are disconnected, the connected device will stop playing by itself. When wearing headphones, it will automatically resume playback.
The headphones are designed to be controlled by squeezing the stem of the headphones, for example, squeeze 1 time to play/pause or answer/end a call, squeeze 2 times to skip content playback forward or reject. Answer a call and squeeze 3 times to resume the previous content playback.
In addition to the noise canceling (ANC) mode, the Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro also has an ambient sound mode. (transparency mode) Selecting a mode is easy by squeezing the stem on either side of the headphones. Press and hold for 1-2 seconds to toggle between ANC mode and transparency mode.
I admit that in noise canceling mode, these headphones are very quiet. It can be said to be on par with the premium wireless headphones currently on the market. While in the listening mode, the surrounding sounds are natural as well. The microphone system is considered to be used to talk clearly without any problems.
However, I know that the ANC function in these headphones can be adjusted to 3 modes: Office Mode, Daily Mode and Airplane Mode, which I understand that means the amount of noise attenuation is appropriate according to the situation. different environment
But in this review, I did not test the ANC in this different mode. As information from Xiaomi states that ANC Office and ANC Airplane mode are only supported on Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12.5.5 installed or later.
At the same time, I found that changing the ANC mode here (including some functions) needs to be set through the XiaoAI app according to the information shown in foreign reviews, and this app can only be used by smart phones. The version of the smartphone is sold in China only. So in this review I haven’t tried this part.
sound quality
To be in line with various applications and in accordance with the lifestyles of general people. I tested the initial sound quality with a select number of YouTube clips.
Compared to other wireless earbuds in a similar price range, the Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro are one of those earbuds that deliver big, punchy sound. fun to listen to Although the overall sound balance is quite revealing, it is a characteristic that emphasizes the texture rather than the details. The balance in the low-mids and the mid-bass is more pronounced than the other soundbars.
This allows the open details of the sound to be hidden with a thick warmth. This makes the overall sound less of a problem with recording or streaming quality. rather compromise than reflect those imperfections. (Especially in the mid-to-high-frequency band) straight out like the Panasonic RZ-S500W or the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.
When listening to modern K-POP music filled with modern electronic music, the Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro can pass comfortably with crisp details. The dynamic sound that is clear in all frequencies is a fun way to listen to. spacious sound It’s airy, with no stuffy or dull sound.
In the mode of listening that is more serious about sound quality, such as listening to high-quality streaming such as Apple Music (Lossless, Hi-Res Lossless) or TIDAL (Lossless), the sound quality provided by the Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro is improved. Much more than when listening to YouTube.
When trying to listen to the playlist used when I reviewed the Sony WF-1000XM3 (https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/17176c7d-5859-4240-be6a-7e7988b6167b), found that the Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro listened to the content. It’s great to listen to with a wide variety of music and music genres.
Whether it’s a choral piece, a symphony orchestra, or a song from a heavy metal playlist on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/en/playlist/heavy-metal) /pl.u-r20kCRm3x7M) The audio reproduction from Xiaomi’s wireless headphones is stuttered or unclear in the listening experience.
As in the song ‘People and Fighters Unite’ (https://tidal.com/browse/track/79569702), in addition to Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro can convey the sound details better than expected. also responds to the dynamic sound is not inferior The dimensions of the sound that can be heard can be said that it is worth more than its own value.
Who is Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro suitable for?
Aside from the pity and suspicion that there is any reason why users outside of China are unable to use the XiaoAI app with this earphone, it is clear that the Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro is a true wireless earphone that was created. with the intention to highlight the strength of good quality ‘Quality First’ rather than focusing on price competition and are wireless headphones ‘Best sound’ of Xiaomi I’ve ever listened to.
For those looking for quiet noise-canceling headphones Used for watching movies – listening to music Or can be used to talk in everyday life smoothly and enjoy during use. This headphone is Another ‘yes’ option on a budget that doesn’t bother your wallet too much.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro is available for purchase from September 23, 2021 onwards at a price of 5,699 baht. For customers who place an order before September 26, 2021, they can be purchased at a special price of only 5,199 baht according to the various channels recommended here. (https://www.mi.com/th/service/wheretobuy/)
