Vivo TWS 5 Series Launched With Hi-Res Audio, Up to 12 Hours of Battery Life: Price, Features

Vivo TWS 5 series was launched in China on Monday. The new truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset from the Chinese tech brand was released alongside the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro. The series comprises the standard Vivo TWS 5 and the Vivo TWS 5 Hi-Fi, similar to last year's Vivo TWS 4 model. Both models come equipped with 11mm dynamic drivers and support the active noise cancellation (ANC) feature, which is claimed to reduce the ambient noise by up to 60dB. The earphones are said to deliver up to 48 hours of total battery life, including the charging case. 

Vivo TWS 5, Vivo TWS Hi-Fi Price and Availability

Vivo TWS 5 price is set at CNY 399 (roughly Rs. 4,500) for the standard model, while the Vivo TWS 5 Hi-Fi variant costs CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 5,500).

The wireless headset is available in Simple White, Pure Black and Smokey Purple (translated from Chinese) colour options. The TWS 5 Hi-Fi is offered in Deep Sea Blue and White (translated from Chinese) colourways. 

Vivo TWS 5, Vivo TWS Hi-Fi Specifications

Vivo says that its new TWS headsets are equipped with 11mm drivers with a frequency response rate of 16Hz-48kHz. The Hi-Fi variant supports LDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC and LC3 codecs, while the standard Vivo TWS 5 supports LDAC, AAC, SBC and LC3audio codecs. They feature active noise cancellation (ANC) that is rated to reduce ambient noise by up to 60dB. They are claimed to offer 28dB average noise reduction depth. 

For gaming, the Vivo TWS 5 series offers a 42ms latency rate. The earphones have Hi-Res Audio certification and offer DeepX 4.0 stereo sound. They offer Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with an operating range of 10 metres. They have an IP54-certified dust- and splash-resistant build. 

The Vivo TWS 5 series provides 5,500Hz ultra-wideband noise reduction. They feature three microphones for AI-based call noise reduction. They are equipped with a second-generation ceramic tungsten acoustic diaphragm with nano-coating.  

Both Vivo TWS 5 and TWS 5 Hi-Fi version support triple connections on multiple devices. They also include a smart translate feature for voice translation of Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Thai and other languages. They boast touch controls that allow users to answer and reject calls and select playlists. 

When ANC is turned on, the Vivo TWS 5 series is claimed to offer up to six hours of playtime on a single charge. They are said to last up to 24 hours with ANC, including the case. With ANC turned off, they are claimed to last up to 12 hours (earbuds only) and up to 48 hours along with the case.