Vivo Launches Buds Ultra Earbuds in Europe
The new earbuds offer 60dB noise reduction and high-resolution LDAC support for mobile audio enthusiasts.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
Live Poll
Is now a good time to spend over €150 on premium wireless earbuds for your use?
Vivo has launched the Buds Ultra earbuds in Europe, marking the latest expansion of its audio product line. These earbuds retail for €199, with regional discounts currently bringing the price to €169 in Spain and Portugal.
Why it matters
The product launch highlights Vivo’s push into the premium audio segment with features designed for high-resolution playback and multi-source connectivity. This release follows the company’s earlier 2026 debut of its TWS 5 Pro buds in China, signaling a broader strategy to compete in international markets.
The Buds Ultra offer a frequency response range of 16Hz-60kHz and support for 990kbps LDAC bitrates. The internal DAC chip provides a dynamic range of 113dB, outperforming standard budget-tier audio components.
The players
Vivo
A consumer electronics company known for its smartphone ecosystems, imaging hardware, and personal audio devices.
The details
The earbuds utilize a hybrid driver system that pairs a balanced armature for high-frequency precision with a dynamic driver for low-frequency response. Call quality is maintained by a bone conduction sensor paired with three microphones to attenuate wind noise. Users interact with the hardware via pressure-sensitive surfaces on the stems, which support both tapping and swiping gestures.
Timeline
June 2026: Vivo unveiled the TWS 5 Pro buds in China.
October 21, 2026: Vivo launched the Buds Ultra in Europe.
The Tech Race
This release follows the TWS 5 Pro buds' launch, marking a transition toward high-resolution audio features in the company's international lineup. The Buds Ultra follow the technical trajectory established by the TWS 5 Pro buds by standardizing high-bitrate LDAC support.
The earbuds feature an IP54 rating, making them suitable for sweat and dust exposure during exercise. Users can connect to three devices simultaneously, though the current promotional pricing is limited to shoppers in Spain and Portugal.
The takeaway
The Buds Ultra demonstrate Vivo's focus on high-fidelity playback capabilities in a compact form factor. Listeners should watch for future software updates to the device firmware, which often expand multi-device stability and LDAC performance metrics.
Further reading
For more on the current landscape of high-fidelity mobile audio, explore Consumer Electronics.
Live Poll
Is now a good time to spend over €150 on premium wireless earbuds for your use?
