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Baseus Inspire XC1 vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2

What Inspire XC1 does better (7) and where OpenFit Air 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baseus Inspire XC1
Baseus · 2025Inspire XC1
7.8Score
7 advantages≈ $110
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Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
6.6Battery6.0
9.0Build & features7.3

Why is Inspire XC1 better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. LDACYes · OpenFit Air 2: No
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx5+20%
  5. Total with charging case40 h vs 36 h+11%
  6. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 7.2 g+20%
  7. Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than Inspire XC1?

  1. Driver size10.8 mm vs 11.8 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10.8 mm11.8 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity—98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNo—
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Total with charging case40 h36 h
Battery capacity48 mAh—
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.16.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g7.2 g
Protection ratingIP66IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx6IPx5
Dust protection (IP)65
Colours—Black, Ice Blue, White
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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