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Inspire XC1 Open-Ear Earbuds

Baseus Inspire XC1 Open-Ear Earbuds

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Sentiment score75% positive
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Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Reddit IconAggressive-Silver159
3 months ago

Yeah I was digging the sound of Baseus xc1, at first. Super clear, but then I noticed that even on low volume they were distorting pianos. Also they seemed to have connectivity issues. I sent them back yesterday, actually. Was a tough decision but I kept comparing them with the opendots and the dots just do it for me. I also have the Soundcore aerofit 2 and love those for calls. So excited for the openfit pro though! I'll try the Bose if I find them heavily discounted hahaha

Reddit Iconakibilko
6 months ago

Yeah, I feel the same. Open ear buds are honestly the most comfortable ones I’ve ever used. Once you put them on, it’s easy to forget they’re even there. I’m using the baseus XC1 now. I actually find it more comfortable than the earhook style since it has less contact with my ears.

Reddit IconBigGirl367
5 months ago

It’s a clip style called Baseus XC1. Volume is fine for me. My route isn’t very loud so around forty to fifty percent works. I can hear music and still hear cars.

Reddit IconClassicNancy
5 months ago

Before open ear buds I had the same issues as you. A friend recommended the baseus xc1 and I’ve been using it since. It’s a clip-on style earbud that doesn’t go into your ear and lets your ears breathe. I wear it about 6 to 8 hrs a day for work, walking, and exercise and it’s totally fine.

Reddit IconDainesl
5 months ago

I use the baseus inspire xc1 (ear clip-on type with bose tuning) specifically for strength training. it feels pretty airy since nothing is actually inside or covering your ear canal so you don't get that "swamp ear" feeling. bone conduction usually has pretty weak audio quality so these are a much better middle ground. i never have issues with them sliding off during bench press either. Maybe pop into a best buy to try on this style first to see how it feels.

Reddit IconDesperate-Couple-599
8 months ago

I just got the Baseus XC1s. The sound quality is amazing. They are so comfortable. The bass is incredible and they have both Dolby surround and Bose audio. Plus you can heavily customize the EQ.

7 months ago

Love my XC1s sound so close to my in ear buds but are so much more comfortable. The bass is incredible as is the overall sound. I am impressed. I am still deciding whether I like LDAC mode or using the EQ and Dolby audio more.

8 months ago

Just got the XC1s and the Sound is incredible. You quickly forget that you have them on. They are the most comfortable ear buds I’ve ever used. Glad I went with them. Also the bass is nice for open ear buds.

8 months ago

They have a nice EQ in the app. I haven’t taken a call on them yet. The only down side is that you can’t use the EQ or Dolby audio when using them in LDAC mode, but that is the case with most earbuds that support LDAC. They sound great either way. For a lot of the music you can’t tell the difference between the LDAC and the normal audio mode. Plus LDAC is sketchy on my Pixel 10 Pro XL. I’m going to play with the EQ more today, I haven’t tried any custom settings yet. It has a lot of adjustments that you can make. I have just been using the Bose default so far.

8 months ago

Just got the Baseus XC1s they are so comfortable that you forget that you have them on and the sound is incredible for open ear buds. I can wear them cycling and still hear my surroundings or wear them in the waiting room while at my doctor’s appointments.

Reddit Icondime5150
5 months ago

I bought the Baseus XC. They are comfortable but too loud for me at the minimum volume.

5 months ago

I have the Baseus Xc1 and i'll probably return. The low volume is too loud! I have to use an extra app just to make it lower. I can't even move it up one tick from the lowest. Same on iPad and Android. Is that the case with the Shokz? Is the lowest volume pretty quiet?

4 months ago

I stopped trusting him when he said Baseus XC1 had phenomenal bass and sound. He was paid for the review by Baseus. He said the were the best open air, but in subsequent videos he says open dots are. Shame. I had to return the, as they were super cheap feeling and sounded like crap.

4 months ago

Maybe. How they feel though is extremely cheap. That didn't change. The app is also Chinese junk with poorly translated English. That didn't change either.

Reddit Icondirk6699__
11 days ago

I'd look at the Baseus XC1. It is basically like getting the Bose open ears for half the price. I can't speak on running, but for WFH they are comfortable enough to leave on for a few h. Somehow the bass is pretty good too.

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