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4.6Noise control & calls8.8
Why is Inspire XC1 better than Air5?
- Total with charging case40 h vs 30 h+33%
- LDACYes · Air5: No
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx5+20%
- Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.4+13%
- Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%
Why is Air5 better than Inspire XC1?
- Active noise cancellingNo · Inspire XC1: Yes
- aptXNo · Inspire XC1: Yes
- Microphones4 vs 6+50%
- Battery capacity48 mAh vs 70 mAh+46%
- Driver size10.8 mm vs 13 mm+20%
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 | 13 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 30 h |
| Battery capacity | 48 mAh | 70 mAh |
| Charging time | 1 h | 1.5 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX Lossless, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP66 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
