Baseus Inspire XC1 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Baseus Inspire XC1
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
What Buyers Say
Baseus Inspire XC1
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Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality with deep bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Useful heart-rate sensor
- Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
- Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
- Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
- Case battery could be stronger
- High price point
- Different fit compared to previous generations
Scores
Specifications
| Baseus Inspire XC1 | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | clip-on | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | — | 0.09 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2.5 hours | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Baseus App | Android & iOS |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP66 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Baseus Inspire XC1
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 35 specs.