X5 Evo: Affordable wireless earbuds come with real-time AI-powered translation support for 21 languages

The X5 Evo are new wireless earbuds from German manufacturer Edifier. Currently available on Banggood for $36, this is still a pre-order and a direct import with all the associated quirks, including the absence of warranty rights in the event a claim. Given the relatively low value of the earbuds, this may not be such an issue for some buyers.

Active noise cancellation is advertised, which is said to reduce bothersome background noise by up to 48 dB. Sound is provided by 10-inch dual composite magnetic drivers, while Bluetooth 6.0 provides wireless connectivity. However, LDAC for lossless or low-loss data transmission is not supported.

The earbuds, which are IP55-protected against water and dust, are also said to be capable of simultaneous translation in conjunction with an app, which may be advantageous when traveling. A runtime of up to 43 hours is claimed, and with ANC activated, the headphones have a specified runtime of around 10.5 hours on a single charge. A low-latency mode with a latency of just 60 milliseconds is advertised. Various equalizers can be used, and there is also said to be a mode for creating a spatial sound experience.