Highlights
- Vivo Buds Ultra has been launched at a retail price of €199 in Europe.
- The Vivo Buds Ultra features 60dB Active Noise Cancellation 2.0, and 3-device multipoint connectivity.
- The Vivo Buds Ultra delivers up to 50 hours of battery life and 11 hours on a single charge.
Vivo has expanded its audio portfolio with the launch of the Vivo Buds Ultra in Europe. With Noise Cancellation technologies and innovative acoustic architecture, the Vivo Buds Ultra highlights high-end audio hardware and a 16 Hz to 60 kHz frequency range. The latest Vivo earbuds offer a 50-hour ultra-long battery life and multi-device connection.
Vivo Buds Ultra Price, Specifications and Features
Vivo has unveiled the Vivo Buds Ultra at an official retail price of €199 in Europe. However, Vivo’s official retail channels in Spain and Portugal are offering the device at a discounted price of €169. The earbuds are available in two colours: Glacier White and Cosmic Black.
India Launch Date and Price
While the Vivo Buds Ultra has been unveiled in Europe and China (back in June), Vivo has not yet announced its India release date or pricing.
Vivo Buds Ultra Specifications
| Specifications | Details |
| Acoustic Architecture | Pure Harmonic Hybrid Driver Setup (Coaxial/Coplanar design), Co-developed Ultra-Miniature Balanced Armature Driver, Dual-Folded-Diaphragm Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Hardware | Independent Hi-Fi DAC Chip (113 dB Dynamic Range), Dedicated Acoustic Tube |
| Frequency Response | 16 Hz to 60 kHz |
| Audio Codecs & Bitrate | LDAC (Up to 990 kbps), AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Quad-Mic Intelligent Noise Cancellation 2.0, Max ANC Depth: Up to 60 dB, Average ANC Depth: 28 dB, Noise Cancellation Bandwidth: 5500 Hz, Daily Life Noise Suppression: 99.9% |
| Call Noise Cancellation | Quad-mic system (VPU Bone-Conduction Mic + 3 High-Sensitivity Mics), 100 dB Ambient Noise Cancellation, Up to 99% Wind Noise Reduction |
| Battery Life (ANC Off, AAC, 50% Vol) | Single Charge (Earphones): Up to 11 hours, Total (with Charging Case): Up to 50 hours |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of music playback |
| Charging Method | USB Type-C & Wireless Charging |
| Connectivity | Multi-Device Connection (Connect & switch between up to 3 devices simultaneously) |
| Water and Dust Resistance | IP54 rating (Earphones only) |
| Computational Audio & Features | Spatial Audio (3D Surround), 10-band Custom EQ, Ear Customisation, Adaptive Audio |
| Controls | Pressure-sensitive pinch and slide controls |
| Colour Options | Glacier White, Cosmic Black |
Up to 60dB Active Noise Cancellation
Vivo Buds Ultra features Intelligent Noise Cancellation 2.0, which delivers noise reduction of up to 60dB, averaging around 28dB across an expanded 5,500Hz bandwidth. It has a four-microphone system that uses a hybrid design featuring two digital and two analogue microphones to monitor and cancel ambient noise effectively. The earbuds also feature adaptive ANC and dedicated travel modes that dynamically balance active noise cancellation and ambient transparency.
Hybrid Dual Drivers, Knowles Audio and LDAC Support
Vivo Buds Ultra packs Knowles co-developed balanced armature driver that incorporates a balanced armature driver co-developed with Knowles. Its dual-fold dynamic driver handles low and mid frequencies that work coaxially with the balanced armature driver unit.
The independent Hi-Fi DAC and spatial audio offer a 113dB dynamic range, support a wide 16Hz to 60kHz frequency response, and provide spatial audio modes. High-resolution wireless streaming is available via LDAC support at up to 990kbps.
Vivo Buds Ultra Battery Life and Charging
Vivo Buds Ultra offers up to 50 hours of battery life. On a single charge, the earbuds deliver up to 11 hours of continuous music playback when active noise cancellation is disabled. Charging the earbuds for five minutes provides up to two hours of listening time.
The protective charging case of Vivo Buds Ultra supports Qi-compatible wireless charging, with standard wired options.
AI Call Features, Connectivity and IP54 Rating
The Vivo Buds Ultra combines a bone conduction sensor with a three-microphone setup, suppressing up to 99% wind noise for clear voice calls. The buds are designed to connect to up to three devices at once and switch between them seamlessly.
The Vivo Buds Ultra comes with an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance, so the earbuds can be protected from sweat and rain.
Vivo Buds Ultra vs Vivo TWS 5 Pro
| Specifications | Vivo Buds Ultra | Vivo TWS 5 Pro |
| Launch Price | €199 (Europe) | CNY 999 (China) |
| Acoustic Driver Setup | Hybrid: Knowles Balanced Armature + Dual-Fold Dynamic Driver | Hybrid: Knowles Balanced Armature + 11mm Dynamic Driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 60dB (Intelligent Noise Cancellation 2.0) | Up to 60dB |
| Audio Codecs and Hardware | LDAC, Independent Hi-Fi DAC | LDAC, Independent Hi-Fi DAC |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Buds) / 50 hours (Total case) | 11 hours (Buds) / 50 hours (Total case) |
| Charging | Fast Charging + Wireless Charging Case | Fast Charging |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (Earbuds only) | IP54 |
The vivo Buds Ultra and the vivo TWS 5 Pro feature identical core hardware specifications, audio architecture, and battery life capabilities. The Vivo Buds Ultra is a rebranded version of the TWS 5 Pro, which was launched in China in June 2026, for the European market.
