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4.4Noise control & calls7.2
6.6Battery7.1
9.0Build & features4.8
Why is Inspire XC1 better than AH-C840NCW?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · AH-C840NCW: No
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
- Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
- LDACYes · AH-C840NCW: No
- Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.3+15%
Why is AH-C840NCW better than Inspire XC1?
- Active noise cancellingNo · Inspire XC1: Yes
- Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
- Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 5 g+20%
- Driver size10.8 mm vs 12 mm+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.8 mm | 12 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 7 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 48 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1 h | 2 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6 g | 5 g |
| Protection rating | IP66 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
