The iQOO TWS 5 adopts an in-ear fit and a fully true wireless design with no cables or neckband, keeping the form factor minimal and unencumbered. Each earbud weighs 9.6 g and carries an IP54 rating, offering protection against sweat — making them a practical choice for physical activity. Wingtips are not included, and there is no RGB lighting, UV light, or display on the earbuds. Stereo speakers are present, delivering a two-channel listening experience from a compact, wire-free build.
The iQOO TWS 5 features an 11 mm driver unit covering a frequency range from 16 Hz up to 48,000 Hz, offering broad audio reproduction across the spectrum. Both active noise cancellation and passive noise reduction are supported, helping to minimize unwanted ambient sound during use. Spatial audio is also available, adding a wider soundstage to the listening experience. Dolby Atmos, Dirac Virtuo, and a neodymium magnet are not part of the specification.
The iQOO TWS 5 earbuds house a 56 mAh battery per earbud, delivering up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge, though this drops to 6 hours when ANC is enabled. The accompanying charging case holds 513 mAh, extending total battery life to 36 hours combined. A full charge takes 2 hours, and fast charging is supported for quicker top-ups. The earbuds include a battery level indicator so users can monitor remaining power at a glance. Wireless charging is not supported, nor is solar charging, but the case does charge via USB-C.
The iQOO TWS 5 connects wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.4 with a maximum range of 10 m and supports both LDAC and AAC codecs for audio transmission. Charging is handled through USB-C, though wireless charging is not available. The earbuds do not support aptX in any of its variants, Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, NFC pairing, or fast pairing.
The iQOO TWS 5 includes an ambient sound mode for staying aware of surroundings and a mute function for quick audio control during calls. It can be used as a headset and features on-device touch controls, along with voice prompts to assist with navigation and status feedback. Fast charging is supported, and a travel bag is included in the box. The earbuds do not offer in/on-ear detection, a find device feature, notification readout, a built-in translator, an inline control panel, a body temperature sensor, or a camera remote function.
The iQOO TWS 5 includes a noise-canceling microphone, allowing for clearer voice pickup by reducing unwanted background noise during calls. It is worth noting that the listed microphone count is recorded as 0, which presents an inconsistency with the presence of noise-canceling microphone functionality.
