SOUNDPEATS just dropped the Air5 Pro+, and it’s easily the most ambitious model in the lineup. The headline upgrade is the hybrid driver system: xMEMS paired with a dynamic driver, a combo you simply don’t see at this price. Add AI Adaptive ANC rated up to 55dB, plus support for LDAC, aptX Lossless, and every other major hi-res codec, and suddenly the “budget” category doesn’t look so budget anymore.
This is SOUNDPEATS signaling they’re done playing small ball—cleaner detail, stronger noise reduction, and real high-resolution wireless in a compact, lightweight design built for daily use.
Building on the momentum of the Capsule3 Pro+ launch in 2024, SOUNDPEATS has pushed its hybrid driver tech even further with the Air5 Pro+. The star of the show is the xMEMS “Cowell” driver, powered by a custom XAA-2000 Aptos Class-H amplifier. Machined from a single piece of silicon, Cowell acts as a dedicated mid/high driver in this 2-way design, delivering fast, ultra-low-distortion transients and cleaner upper-range detail than anything SOUNDPEATS has shipped before.
It’s essentially a miniature silicon tweeter tucked inside a budget-friendly earbud, and it’s doing the heavy lifting for mid and high frequencies with a level of precision you usually see in much pricier gear.
Handling the low end is a 10mm dynamic driver that completes the 2-way setup. SOUNDPEATS went with a dual copper coil and a PU+PEEK composite diaphragm—hardware choices that aren’t just marketing filler. This combo gives the Air5 Pro+ real low-frequency authority: deeper extension, tighter control, and bass that hits with intent without smearing into the mids. It’s designed to keep the bottom end punchy and precise, not bloated, and it rounds out the hybrid architecture with a level of balance that should translate well across genres.
Qualcomm-Powered Hi-Res Audio with LDAC and aptX Lossless
The Air5 Pro+ is built around Qualcomm’s QCC3091 Bluetooth SoC and the S3 Sound Platform, a pairing that pushes wireless audio well beyond the typical budget-earbud ceiling. This setup unlocks every major hi-res Bluetooth codec: aptX Adaptive up to 96kHz/24-bit, aptX Lossless for true 44.1kHz/16-bit CD-quality playback, Sony’s LDAC for maximum detail retrieval, and the newer LC3 codec for low-latency, power-efficient streaming.
AI-Powered ANC
The Air5 Pro+ uses a hybrid ANC system combining feedforward and feedback microphones, constantly analyzing your surroundings and adjusting noise cancellation in real time. SOUNDPEATS rates it at up to 55dB of suppression, backed by sensors that claim 95% environmental noise detection accuracy with under 3% attenuation error. In practice, that means more consistent isolation—whether you’re on a train, in an office, or just trying to shut out the world at home—without the overly aggressive pressure or artifacts that plague cheaper ANC systems.
Fast Charging and All-Day Battery Performance
The Air5 Pro+ packs in enough efficiency to keep you moving without babysitting a charger. A quick 10-minute top-up gets you about 2 hours of listening—handy when you’re running out the door. On a full charge, the earbuds themselves deliver around 6 hours of playback, with the case extending total runtime to roughly 30 hours (tested using the AAC codec at 40% volume in normal mode). It’s a practical, realistic battery setup designed for commuters, office use, and anyone who doesn’t want to hunt for an outlet every few hours.
Multi-Device Connectivity
Bluetooth multipoint support lets the Air5 Pro+ stay connected to your phone and computer simultaneously, managing the handoff automatically. When a call comes in or a video starts playing on your PC, the earbuds shift to the active source without you poking through menus or reconnecting devices. It’s a simple quality-of-life upgrade that makes juggling work calls, music, and daily notifications a lot smoother.
The PeatsAudio App
The PeatsAudio app (iOS/Android) allows users to customize sound performance. App features include adaptive EQ, which measures your hearing and adjusts sound automatically, a 10-band custom EQ, LDAC toggle, touch control assignment, and selectable voice guide languages. Periodic Firmware updates via the app maintain optimum earbud performance.
Comparison
| Air5 Pro+ (2025) | Air5 Pro (2025) | Air5 (2024) | Air5 Lite (2025) | |
| Product Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Price | $129.99 | $79.99 | $59.99 | $49.99 |
| Drivers | xMEMS Cowell driver + 10mm dynamic driver (PU + PEEK diaphragm) | 10mm Composite Bio-Diaphragm Driver (PU + PEEK) | 13mm Dynamic | 13mm Dynamic |
| Chip | QCC3091 | QCC3091 | QCC3091 | BT8932F |
| Bluetooth Version | V5.4 | V5.4 | V5.4 | V5.4 |
| Supported Bluetooth Profiles | HSP / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP | HSP/ HFP/ A2DP/ AVRCP | HSP/ HFP/ A2DP/ AVRCP | HSP/ HFP/ A2DP/ AVRCP |
| Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC (-55dB) AI Adaptive ANC (-55dB) 6-MIC AI Call Noise Cancellation cVc™ 8.0 Wind Noise Reduction | AI Adaptive ANC (-55dB) 6-MIC AI Call Noise Cancellation cVc™ 8.0 Wind Noise Reduction | AI Adaptive Noise Cancelling (ANC) & CVC | Dual-mic ENC |
| Supported Bluetooth Codec | SBC/AAC/LC3/LDAC/aptX/aptX Adaptive/aptX Lossless | SBC/AAC/LC3/LDAC/aptX/aptX Adaptive/aptX Lossless Note: LC3 and LDAC are disabled by default. Enable via the PeatsAudio app | AAC/SBC/APTX Adaptive Lossless | AAC/ SBC/ LDAC |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 40 kHz | 20Hz-40KHz | 20Hz—40KHz | 20Hz-40KHz |
| Control Method | Touch | Touch | Touch | Touch |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX5 | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Total Music Play Time at 60% Volume (AAC codec, standard mode) | 6 Hrs Playtime + 30 Hrs with Charging Case | 7.5Hrs Playtime + 37Hrs with Charging Case | 6Hrs Playtime + 30Hrs with Charging Case | 6Hrs Playtime + 24Hrs with Charging Case |
| Total Standby Time | Not Indicated | 35H | 30H | 50H |
| Auto-turn off if Disconnected | No | Powers off after 10 minutes if no device has ever been paired. Enters low-power mode after 10 minutes of disconnection if previously paired. | 3min | 3mins |
| Charging Input | 5V/1A | 5V/1A | 5V/1A | 5V/1A |
| Battery Capacity | Not Indicated | :35mAh x 2 (Earbuds) :520mAh (Case) | 35x 2 mAH (Earbuds) 400mAh (Case) | 35 x 2 mAH (Earbuds) 400mAh (Case) |
| Charge Time | Earbuds: 1H Charging Case: 2H | Earbuds: 1H Charging Case: 2H | 1.5H (Earbuds） 2H (Case) | ＜1H (Earbuds） ＜1.5H(Case) |
| Fast Charging | 10 min → 2 h play | Supported (10 minutes → 2 hours playback) | No | No |
| Charging port | Type-C | Type-C | Type-C | Type-C |
| Length*Width*Height (mm) | Earbuds: 34.6 x 19.87 x 23.50mm Charging Case: 66.88 x 48.33 x 26.92mm | Earbuds: 34.6 x 19.87 x 23.50mm Charging Case: 66.88 x 48.33 x 26.92mm | Earbuds: 34.60 x 17.20 x 17.90 mm Charging Case: 56 x 51x 26mm | Earbuds: 34.6 x 17.2 x 17.8mm Charging Case: 56 x 51 x 26mm |
| Net Weight | Single Earbud: 5g Earbuds+Charging Case: 51.1g | Single Earbud: 4.8g Earbuds+Charging Case: 50.3g | Single Earbud Weight: 3.8g Charging Case with Earbuds: 44.56g | Single Earbud Weight: 4.47g Charging Case with Earbuds: 44.09g |
| Colors | Black | Black (White, Purple, and Beige will be available later) | Black / White / Purple / Beige | Black / White / Purple / Beige |
| APP Links | Google Play – PeatsAudio APP App Store – PeatsAudio APP | Google Play – PeatsAudio APP App Store – PeatsAudio APP | Google Play – PeatsAudio APP App Store – PeatsAudio APP | Google Play – PeatsAudio APP App Store – PeatsAudio APP |
| What’s included in the package | Earbuds Charging Case Charging Cable Ear Tips (S/M/L) 3 pairs User Manual App Guide | Earbuds Charging Case Charging Cable Ear Tips User Manual App Guide SoundPEATS Stickers | Earbuds Type-C Charging Cable Charging Case User Manual App Guide | Earbuds Type-C Charging Cable Charging Case User Manual App Guide |
The Bottom Line
In our earlier coverage of the SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro, we called it a standout value under $100. With the Air5 Pro+ SOUNDPEATS is pushing harder. The new model adds a full 2-way driver system built around the xMEMS Cowell micro solid state driver, while keeping almost everything that made the original Air5 Pro such an easy recommendation. The only real omission, according to SOUNDPEATS, is the lack of an Auto Shutoff feature when the earbuds are disconnected from a source.
SOUNDPEATS is also one of the latest brands to adopt xMEMS micro speakers, and the Air5 Pro+ is their second model to use the technology, following the Capsule3 Pro+ mentioned earlier. Between the hybrid architecture, the expanded Bluetooth codec support, and a price that stays firmly in the budget range, SOUNDPEATS is sending a clear message: they plan to stay aggressive in the wireless earbud market by bringing next generation tech to everyday listeners.
Price & Availability
The SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ is launching globally for $129.99 at Amazon.
Final retail prices can differ by region or country due to local taxes, duties, and import regulations. For the exact price in your market, please visit the Amazon purchase link (US, UK, CA, AU).
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