Highlights
- Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi launched in China with multiple colour options and Bluetooth 5.4 LE connectivity.
- These buds offer up to 60dB ANC, 48-hour battery life, LDAC/LHDC support, and spatial sound with 11mm drivers.
- In China, TWS 5 is priced at CNY 399 (₹4,970) and TWS 5 Hi-Fi at CNY 499 (₹6,217).
Caption – Vivo Launches TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi Earbuds. (Image credit – Vivo)
Vivo has officially launched its latest Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi earbuds in China, alongside the Vivo X300 series smartphones and Vivo Pad 5e tablet. The new models succeed last year’s TWS 4 series, offering notable upgrades in sound quality, connectivity, and design. Here’s all about the new buds.
Vivo TWS 5 Hi-Fi – Enhanced Audio Collaboration
The Vivo TWS 5 Hi-Fi version stands out as the result of an extensive collaboration between the Vivo Golden Ear Acoustic Team and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music Acoustic Master Group.
Caption – Vivo TWS 5 Hi-Fi Earbuds. (Image credit – Vivo)
This partnership has been focused on fine-tuning the earbuds’ acoustic structure and audio algorithms to ensure “accurate sound reproduction and restoration of every musical detail.”
Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi – Key Features
Both the Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi feature an in-ear design and support Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) of up to 60dB with 5,500Hz ultra-wideband noise reduction. The earbuds promise an impressive battery life of up to 45 hours (TWS 5) or 48 hours (TWS 5 Hi-Fi) when used with the charging case.
Caption – Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi Earbuds features. (Image credit – Vivo)
These earbuds use Bluetooth 5.4 LE for seamless connectivity and are powered by second-generation ceramic tungsten acoustic diaphragms. They include AI call noise reduction microphones, offer 44ms full-link low latency, and the Hi-Fi variant supports LDAC and LHDC 5.0 high-resolution audio codecs, achieving a transmission rate of up to 1.4Mbps.
Additionally, the earbuds feature a professional spatial sound field engine, providing an immersive 3D panoramic audio experience with four spatial sound effect modes.
A standout feature is the real-time translation function, which works using both the TWS hardware and the Vivo/iQOO smartphone software to translate multiple languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, and Thai.
Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi – Key Specifications
- 11mm dynamic driver
- BES2710Y sound platform
- 16Hz–48kHz Audio Range
- LDAC, LHDC (Hi-Fi version), AAC, SBC, LC3 Codecs
- Bluetooth v5.4 LE
- 360-degree spatial sound
- 42ms low latency
- Up to 60dB adaptive ANC, 5500Hz ultra-wideband reduction, dual transparency mode
- IP54 rating
- Dimensions – 60×23.8×46mm (case); 22.05×23.6×30.27mm (earbuds)
- Weight – 42.5g (case), 4.8g per earbud
- 54mAh per earbud battery, up to 12h (ANC off) / 6h (ANC on); with case up to 48h (ANC off) / 24h (ANC on)
Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi – Price and Availability
The Vivo TWS 5 is priced at CNY 399 (approx. Rs. 4,970 / USD 56) and is available in Purple, White, and Black colours. The Vivo TWS 5 Hi-Fi version costs CNY 499 (approx. Rs. 6,217 / USD 70) and comes in Deep Sea Blue and White shades.
Both models are currently open for pre-orders and will officially go on sale in China starting October 17.
FAQs
Q1. What are the key differences between Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi?
Answer. Both offer 60dB ANC, Bluetooth 5.4, and up to 48-hour battery life, but the Hi-Fi version adds LDAC and LHDC 5.0 support, higher audio transmission (1.4Mbps), and enhanced tuning by Vivo’s Golden Ear team and Shanghai Conservatory experts.
Q2. What is the battery life of the Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi?
Answer. With ANC off, the TWS 5 offers up to 45 hours and the TWS 5 Hi-Fi up to 48 hours of playback with the charging case. With ANC on, they deliver up to 24 hours combined.
Q3. Do the new Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi support spatial audio?
Answer. Yes, both models feature a professional spatial sound field engine with four 3D panoramic sound modes for an immersive audio experience.
Q4. What smart features are included in the Vivo TWS 5 series?
Answer. They support real-time translation across multiple languages, AI call noise reduction, 42ms low latency, and dual transparency mode for ambient awareness.
Q5. What are the prices and availability of Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi?
Answer. The TWS 5 is priced at CNY 399 (~₹4,970), and the TWS 5 Hi-Fi at CNY 499 (~₹6,217). Both are available for pre-order in China and go on sale from October 17