"If you find traditional wireless earbuds uncomfortable, or maybe they just won't stay in no matter what you do, there's still hope, thanks to open-ear earbuds like Baseus's Inspire XC1. Open-ear earbuds don't sit directly in your ear, up against your ear canal, which gives them two major advantages over the more common "closed" design (think AirPods Pro with the silicone ear tips): better comfort and situational awareness."
"You may not be familiar with Baseus; it's a relative newcomer to the personal audio space. And yet, every time I try one of its products, I marvel at how it manages to get so much right, at prices that are well below the competition. The Inspire XC1, crafted in partnership with Bose, are no exception. Out of the Box I'm sure it's no accident that Baseus created the XC1 in Cosmic Black and Starlight Off-White (pictured here), two colors that mimic Bose's preferred hues."
"The charging case's plastic is very smooth, making it tricky to open the lid. Once open, it provides easy access to the XC1, which firmly snap in and out of their charging nooks thanks to their strong magnets. You don't get wireless charging, but that feature seems to be a rarity among open-ear models and almost unheard of with clip styles."
Open-ear earbuds rest outside the ear canal, offering improved comfort and situational awareness compared with closed designs. The Baseus Inspire XC1 use a clip-style shape that wraps around the ear and feature Bose-tuned audio. The charging case has a smooth plastic finish and strong magnetic docks but lacks wireless charging. The earbuds remain comfortable for hours and provide easy-to-use controls. Downsides include a wobbly LDAC connection and absence of Auracast support. The XC1 deliver solid performance at a price point well below many competitors.
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