Image: vivo — Buds Ultra (official product image)
📌 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Price: €199 across Europe; vivo's own online stores in Spain and Portugal are selling them at €169. Colours: Glacier White and Cosmic Black. More regional availability is expected at vivo's X500 series Europe event on 27 October.
- Sound: a hybrid coaxial driver — a Knowles co-developed balanced armature sitting in the centre of vivo's dual-fold dynamic driver — with a dedicated acoustic tube, 16Hz–60kHz response, an independent Hi-Fi DAC (113dB dynamic range) and LDAC at up to 990kbps.
- Noise cancellation: Intelligent Noise Cancellation 2.0 with four microphones, rated up to 60dB peak (28dB on average) across a 5,500Hz bandwidth, plus a new Adaptive mode and settings tuned for planes, subways and buses.
- Battery: up to 11 hours per charge and 50 hours total with the case — both figures with ANC off, per vivo's own test notes. A 5-minute charge gives about 2 hours of music, and the case supports wireless charging.
- Honesty note: these are not all-new hardware — the Buds Ultra appear to be the global version of the vivo TWS 5 Pro launched in China in June 2026 alongside the X Fold6.
What happened?
vivo quietly expanded its premium audio line into Europe this week. The Buds Ultra, announced on 21 October 2026, are the company's new flagship true-wireless earbuds for the region, and they arrive with the full flagship checklist: strong active noise cancellation, hi-res LDAC audio, spatial audio, three-device multipoint and wireless charging. The launch was confirmed on vivo's own European product page and reported the same day by GSMArena and Gizmochina, with Gadgets 360 following on 22 October. If the hardware sounds familiar, there is a reason — as GSMArena notes, the Buds Ultra look to be the same earbuds vivo sold in China since June as the TWS 5 Pro, now renamed for global markets. That is not a criticism: it means European buyers get a product that has already been on sale for months, rather than an untested first attempt.
Vivo buds ultra price in europe specs 60db anc — the full table
| Detail | Vivo Buds Ultra |
|---|---|
| Price | €199; €169 in vivo's official Spain and Portugal online stores |
| Drivers | Hybrid coaxial: Knowles balanced armature + dual-fold dynamic driver, dedicated acoustic tube |
| Audio | 16Hz–60kHz response, independent Hi-Fi DAC (113dB), LDAC up to 990kbps, spatial audio (Theater, Concert Hall, Studio, Concert), 10-band equaliser, personalised hearing profiles |
| ANC | Intelligent Noise Cancellation 2.0, four mics, up to 60dB peak / 28dB average, 5,500Hz bandwidth; Adaptive mode plus plane, subway and bus modes |
| Calls | Bone-conduction sensor + three microphones; vivo claims up to 99% wind-noise reduction |
| Battery | Up to 11 hours per charge, 50 hours with case (both ANC off, AAC); 5-minute charge ≈ 2 hours; wireless charging case |
| Connectivity & extras | Multipoint for up to three devices, pressure/swipe controls, remote camera control, find-my-earbuds; full features built into vivo phones, vEarphones app on other Android phones |
| Durability | IP54 for the earbuds only — the case is not rated |
| Colours | Glacier White, Cosmic Black |
Read the ANC headline carefully, because this is where earbud marketing usually hides the detail: 60dB is the peak figure, and the average reduction across the bandwidth is 28dB. That is still competitive for this price, but it is the average, not the peak, that decides how quiet a train carriage feels. The same care applies to battery life — 11 and 50 hours are measured with ANC switched off, so expect less with cancellation running. For another wearable launch where the real product mattered more than the marketing shot, see our RayNeo GT Max and iO smart glasses Canada price and specs explainer.
Image: vivo — Buds Ultra (official product image)
Why it matters for UK & Europe readers
At €199 — and €169 while the Spanish and Portuguese stores hold their introductory price — the Buds Ultra undercut most flagship earbuds from Apple, Samsung and Sony while matching them on the specs buyers compare first: ANC depth, LDAC support, multipoint and total battery life. The three-device multipoint is genuinely useful if you move between a phone, a laptop and a tablet, and the travel-tuned ANC modes show vivo is aiming at commuters, not just at its own phone owners. The catch is ecosystem depth: the full feature set is built into vivo phones, while everyone else manages the buds through the vEarphones app, and there is no word yet on wider European retail beyond vivo's own stores, with more detail expected at the 27 October X500 event. Indian readers asking about a local launch should note the honest answer: vivo has announced nothing for India, and the roughly Rs 21,000 conversion of the European price is arithmetic, not an India price. Our Temple wearable pre-order price in India explainer shows how we handle the same wait-for-official-pricing question at home.
Should you care?
✅ Care if you are in Europe and shopping for flagship earbuds under €200 — ⏳ wait if you need proven long-term reviews or an India launch. On paper, the Buds Ultra are easy to recommend at €169 and still competitive at €199: the driver design is serious, the ANC and battery numbers (with the caveats above) are strong, and the hardware has been on sale in China since June, so early manufacturing surprises are unlikely. Wait if sound quality is your only priority and you want independent measurements first, or if you are outside the first European markets — the 27 October event should clarify wider availability. And if you are in India, do not import at a markup: there is no official India price, date or service promise yet.
FAQs
What is the price of Vivo Buds Ultra in Europe?
The list price is €199. Vivo's official online stores in Spain and Portugal are currently offering the Buds Ultra at an introductory €169. They come in Glacier White and Cosmic Black, and vivo is expected to share more regional availability at its X500 series European launch event on 27 October 2026.
How much noise cancellation do Vivo Buds Ultra offer?
Up to 60dB at peak, using vivo's Intelligent Noise Cancellation 2.0 system with four microphones across a 5,500Hz bandwidth. The average reduction is 28dB, which is the more realistic figure for everyday use. There is an Adaptive mode that balances cancellation and transparency automatically, plus dedicated settings for planes, subways and buses.
What is the battery life of Vivo Buds Ultra?
Up to 11 hours from the earbuds on a single charge and up to 50 hours in total with the charging case — both measured by vivo with ANC off and AAC audio, so real-world figures with ANC on will be lower. A 5-minute charge adds about 2 hours of playback, and the case supports wireless charging.
Are Vivo Buds Ultra launching in India?
Not that vivo has announced. The Buds Ultra have launched in Europe, and the same hardware has been on sale in China since June 2026 as the TWS 5 Pro. There is no official India price or launch date, and the roughly Rs 21,000 figure in some reports is only a currency conversion of the €199 European price.
TAKEAWAY
The vivo Buds Ultra bring flagship ANC, LDAC audio and 50-hour total battery to Europe for €199 — €169 if you can buy from Spain or Portugal — in hardware already proven in China as the TWS 5 Pro.
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Sources: vivo — Buds Ultra official product page (primary, checked in full 22 Oct 2026) • GSMArena — vivo Buds Ultra launch in Europe with 60dB ANC and dual drivers (21 Oct 2026) • Gizmochina — Vivo Buds Ultra brings 60dB noise cancellation and 50-hour battery life (21 Oct 2026) • Gadgets 360 — Vivo Buds Ultra announced with up to 60dB ANC (22 Oct 2026). Checked 22 Oct 2026.
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