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5.7Noise control & calls3.9
6.3Battery3.9
2.8Build & features5.6
Why is Inspire XP1 better than AH-C500W?
- Active noise cancellingYes · AH-C500W: No
- Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
- Total with charging case45 h vs 24 h+88%
- Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×
- Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.3+15%
Why is AH-C500W better than Inspire XP1?
- Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 4.5 g+29%
- Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Semi-in-ear (open) |
| Ear cup design | — | Open-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 12 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes | — |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 7 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 45 h | 24 h |
| Battery capacity | 49 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 130 g | — |
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
