Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source, I assumed they’d sound as good as most Baseus earbuds and that would be the end of it.
Only, it wasn’t. Let me explain.
My experience
When I pulled the XP1 earbuds from their case, I immediately noticed something different. These earbuds have a rather odd shape to them — which I didn’t really think about — until I put them in. I didn’t have to work so hard to get them to seal properly.
That strange shape gave the earbuds an extra seal: at the tip and then the base. You see, the base of the earbuds makes up for when the tips don’t seal properly. With that one-two combination, the XP1 earbuds get the best seal I’ve ever experienced, and it really shows in the sound.
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Usually, when I get a pair of earbuds to seal properly, they can be a bit taxing on my ears. After thirty minutes or so, I’ll have to remove them, give my ears a break, and then insert them again and start all over.
With the XP1 earbuds, however, that’s not a concern. You get a complete seal without feeling as if the earbuds are tight. These babies are comfortable. Okay, let’s get to the sound. After all, that’s what you’re here for, right?
Baseus Inspire XP1 earbuds tech specs
- Noise Control: Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (up to -50 dB)
- Audio: Sound by Bose tuning, Dolby Audio, dual-layer diaphragms (PU+PEEK)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1 with low latency
- Battery Life: 8 hours with ANC off; 45 hours total with charging case
- Charging: USB-C port on the charging case
- Microphones: 6 microphones for clear calls and ENC
- Driver Type: Hybrid (dual-layer diaphragm)
- Water Resistance: Waterproof
- Fit: Ergonomic in-ear design with multiple ear tips