Xiaomi Mi AirDots Pro

Pro version of the popular model

In an attempt to quickly catch up with Apple, Xiaomi has released the interesting true wireless headphones Mi AirDots, which, as usual, tempt buyers with high quality at a low price. However, the headphones turned out to be not perfect, so after quite a bit of time, the Pro version landed on the shelves with an updated design in the spirit of AirPods and enhanced functionality.

Now with active noise cancellation

First of all, Pro differ in that they received the function of active noise reduction. On the one hand, it reduces the noise level quite well, on the other hand, the noise does not disappear completely — the rumble of wheels in the subway or the noise of an alarm makes its way through the music. Next comes the waterproofing that sports fans have been asking for, microphone noise cancellation, and support for AAC codecs, which not only improve sound quality, but make it easier to work with Apple smartphones. Naturally, for all the improvement had to pay something. First of all, money (the Pro version costs one and a half times more), secondly, battery life (3 hours for Pro versus 4 hours for regular AirDots).

The perfect headset

But in terms of sound, everything has changed dramatically. The Pro version has a larger margin in volume, they do not wheeze at maximum power and stably keep in touch with the phone. The character of the sound became more deaf, it lacks details. It seems that Mi AirDots Pro are more designed for use as a headset, and music is secondary for them.

AirPods style design

There is also a small problem with ergonomics. Although AirDots copy the design of AirPods, due to the in-ear shape, they are larger and do not sit as comfortably in the ear. They do not fall out, but the weight is felt. Plus, they have a charging case much larger than the AirPods case and it’s unlikely that you can put it in your jeans or jacket pocket.