Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD: Getting the most bang for your buck

Xiaomi is a Chinese company known for the manufacture of smartphones and headphones of very high quality at affordable prices.

The Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD earphones are an excellent example. These in-ear headphones with a three-unit transducer are the upgrade of the Xiaomi Hybrid Pro, and stand out for their interesting build quality, in a price range where this aspect usually suffers.

At Cultura Sonora, we are interested in finding the best options for every budget, so we decided to give the Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD an exhaustive review that allows us to evaluate them in their right measure.

Discover all the features that have boosted up these headphones in sales around the world, in the following review.

Design

The high manufacturing standards to which Xiaomi headphones have accustomed us are recognizable in the Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD, despite its low cost.

The headphones are made of aluminum, and have a rounded design with smooth finishes, reminding us a bit of the Xiaomi Piston.

The cables are matte black, contrasting nicely with the silver metal that is also part of the remote controller, microphone and 3.5 mm output.

It's worth mentioning that the cable is made in such a way that the friction of the microphone with clothing won't cause noise, which is very much appreciated.

Upon closer inspection, the aluminum appears to be diluted with lighter materials of lesser quality. However, this doesn't call into question the workmanship of this product, which stands out among other similarly priced headphones. It's a pleasant surprise both visually, and to the touch.

They really give the feeling of being much more expensive than they are. The Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD headphones weigh just 17 grams with the cable included, and the cups are presented at a 45-degree angle that allows perfect in-ear ergonomics, for maximum hearing.

Comfort

The Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD headphones have an in-ear curve design that is quite comfortable.

They have the standard in-ear headphone design that will keep the most traditionalists happy, and won't present any difficulties in fitting them in and out of your ears.

The response of the headphones to long wearing sessions with eartips (included in three different sizes) was more than optimal, with no discomfort or pain.

The factory box will serve as a handy carrying case, in case you don't have anything to store them in, and the clip that comes on the cable will allow you to attach them to your clothing if you want to take them with you on any kind of outdoor activity.

Functionalities

The 32Ohms impedance requires a substantial power source to give these earphones maximum power, so be aware that an mp3 player, such as the Fiio, X1, the M0 or a Walkman, can deeply affect your listening experience.

The maximum volume is not particularly high, so its relative passive noise cancellation will not prevent a noisy environment from impairing the user experience. They are not sweat-proof either, so their use outdoors may be somewhat uncomfortable.

Sound quality

The Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD have two dynamic drivers and a balanced one, a combination that is quite attractive for the price, and which guarantees an outstanding sound.

The bass has good resolution and some punch, although it's not exactly at the forefront. It's precise and shallow, but has good texture.

It's kept a little further back from the treble and midrange, which are the ones that take center stage, resulting in a sound that is quite versatile and pleasing to most ears. The sound profile is somewhat warm, but not unclear.

In our opinion, they offer their best performance in soft electronic, pop and pop rock music.

The mids are clear, focused, textured and present, so they feel quite faithful in that regard. Lyrics are perfectly understandable, and when combined with the rest of the instruments, they make for a very dynamic listening experience.

It can be difficult to distinguish the air between the instruments, and that is due to a not very successful sound spatiality. But this doesn't mean that they sound bad, rather it's as if you were listening to your favorite band on the front row of a concert.

The treble shows a surprising level of clarity, however. It's impressive that such inexpensive earphones spare you the harshness, while still allowing you to enjoy delicate treble, even when the sound details combine and overlap.

The Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD earphones represent all the talent of this company to bring together texture, micro details and different recognizable layers clearly, and with a lot of determination.

The treble is intertwined with the other frequencies, achieving a result in which the separation of the instruments is not surgical, but quite musical.

Conclusion

Xiaomi made a big mess of its competitors with the Hybrid Pro HD, in a race in which the true winners are the customers.

Achieving a lot with so little, is perhaps one of the greatest triumphs in any project, and this Chinese brand has definitely achieved it. These earphones can challenge competing models that cost much more.

Having two dynamic drivers and a balanced one allows an exquisite sound calibration, with a shy but quite present bass, and a sound mark with lots of micro-details and fun.

All frequencies are treated with respect, and allow the enjoyment of various sound styles, although we insist that music with lead vocals is where these earphones truly shine.

To put it simply, the Xiaomi Mi Hybrid Pro HD is a true budget dream.

The fact that you can have three hybrid drivers for less than it would cost you to go to dinner at the trendiest restaurant in your city, is truly a marvel. It's really difficult to find, even for twice the price, a competitor that is up to this level. Interested? Find the best prices on Amazon.

We also recommend you check out the new Redmi Buds 3 Pro, Xiaomi AirDots Pro and Skullcandy headphones.

Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD technical features