vs
8.4Sound9.2
6.6Battery4.8
Why is Inspire XC1 better than Epic Open Sport?
- Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
- Total with charging case40 h vs 30 h+33%
- Microphones4 vs 22×
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx5+20%
- Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.4+13%
- Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%
Why is Epic Open Sport better than Inspire XC1?
- Driver size10.8 mm vs 14.2 mm+31%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.8 mm | 14.2 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | — |
| Microphones | 4 | 2 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 7 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 30 h |
| Battery capacity | 48 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | — | 200 ms |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
