The X5 Evo is an Edifier true wireless earbud model with hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.0 and an AI translation function. It appeared as a pre-order at about USD 36 or EUR 34. The name places it in the X5 family, which also includes the X5 Pro.
Key specs that matter
A 10 mm dynamic driver with a dual composite magnet sits in each earbud. Noise cancellation is a hybrid feedforward and feedback design with a stated depth of up to 48 dB, and six microphones in total handle ANC and calls, with AI-based call noise reduction. The earbuds connect over Bluetooth 6.0 and use standard codecs, with no LDAC or other high-resolution codec listed. Battery life is given as up to 43 hours in total with ANC off and 10.5 hours with ANC on. The earbuds are rated IP55 for dust and water resistance. A game mode reduces latency to 60 ms.
Engineering and use context
In a hybrid ANC system, a feedforward microphone on the outside of each earbud measures ambient sound before it reaches the ear, and a feedback microphone inside the ear canal measures what remains, so the processor can generate an opposing signal from both. Bluetooth 6.0 is the newest version of the wireless standard, although the audio quality is still set by the codec in use. With game mode active, the audio delay drops to 60 ms, which keeps sound closer to the picture in games and videos. Spatial audio processing and EQ presets are available in the Edifier app. The AI translation feature supports 21 languages, using the earbuds and a phone app for conversations between speakers of different languages. IP55 means protection against dust and against water jets from any direction, which covers rain and sweat during exercise.
Pairing
Android and Apple phones as well as laptops can be paired, since the X5 Evo relies on standard codecs. The game mode suits mobile gaming, and the ANC is aimed at commuting and travel. The long battery life with ANC off covers several days of use between charges of the case, and the AI call noise reduction is aimed at calls made in noisy streets and on public transport.
Alternatives
The Edifier X5 Pro is a related model with a PU and PEEK driver, Bluetooth 6.0 and up to 48 hours of total battery life.