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Apple AirPods 4 vs Baseus Inspire XP1
Product A: Apple
76 of 166 known
Change Apple AirPods 4
Product B: Baseus
64 of 166 known
Change Baseus Inspire XP1
84 of 157 fields differ
- 25 different values
- 59 known for one only
- 9 the same
- 64 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 2.5hBaseus is 1.5 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 5hB: 8hBaseus is 3 h higher.
- With caseA: 30hB: 45hBaseus is 15 h higher.
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
7 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
A3053, A3050, A3054, A3058, MXP63LL/A4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Exact generation heading names the earbuds. Charging case heading gives A3058. No sibling generation or case revision is included.16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/purchase/contracts/docs/NASPO_PSS_Apple_Branded.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple US NASPO price catalogue, Accessories row MXP63LL/A names AirPods 4. Separate MXP93LL/A row explicitly names AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. Only standard USB-C case hardware is retained.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Apple AirPods 333Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-4-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the AirPods 4 without noise cancelling the successor to the AirPods 3rd generation.34Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-3rd-generation-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the AirPods 3 were replaced by the AirPods 4.
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Successor
Apple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)33Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-4-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS marks the AirPods 4 as replaced by the AirPods 5.35Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys says the AirPods 5 replace the AirPods 4 as the entry point into Apple's lineup.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Colours
Cosmic Black, Starlight Off-White1Maker product pagebaseus.com/products/inspire-xp1-true-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026
Segment
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Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AApple AirPods 4
| Count per earbud |
|---|
| 1 |
BBaseus Inspire XP1
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 10 | 1 |
Driver type
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Driver size
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10mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
Yes8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Custom EQ settings are stored on the AirPods and carry across paired devices. Model eligibility is confirmed by the linked supported-model list.9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026
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Custom EQ bands
38Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide is for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Three adjustable bands on eligible AirPods 4 and Pro 2.9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Supported list explicitly includes AirPods 4 both models and AirPods Pro 2. Requires current compatible Apple software.
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
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Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
iPhone Voice Memos recordings reject background noise but sometimes also cut out the voice.30Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-4-review-124236Read 7 October 2026Standard non-ANC sample. Review recordings use an iPhone Voice Memos app and ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant scenes. Text states background rejection is fairly good but occasionally the algorithm cuts the voice. iPhone model, codec and firmware are not specified. This is the tested host-side Voice Isolation path, not universal Android behavior.
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AApple AirPods 4
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| No | 6.35 |
BBaseus Inspire XP1
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
6.35h
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Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
AApple AirPods 4
Not availableBBaseus Inspire XP1
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Low latency | 60 |
Lowest claimed latency
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60ms
Compatibility
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Platforms
iOS, macOS, Android1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 202614Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 5 October 2026Android setup explicitly covers AirPods 3, AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. Audio and calls supported, Siri unavailable on non-Apple devices.
Connection per platform
AApple AirPods 4
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
BBaseus Inspire XP1
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
AApple AirPods 4
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Personalized Spatial Audio profile | iPhone with TrueDepth camera. Compatible content, hardware and software. |
| Custom three-band EQ | Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, or Mac with macOS 27. Current AirPods firmware. |
| Audio Sharing | Supported iPhone or iPad and a compatible second pair of AirPods or Beats. |
| Headphone Accommodations presets and preference-based setup | Compatible Apple host software. These are host accessibility audio settings. |
| Lossless Audio with ultra-low latency | Apple Vision Pro and current supported software. Uses a proprietary wireless audio protocol. Availability varies by region. |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 202632Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/pair-airpods-with-an-apple-device-dev7c85810f2/webRead 7 October 2026Existing requirements retained. Current maker guide explicitly includes AirPods 4 for Vision Pro Lossless Audio with ultra-low latency using a proprietary wireless protocol. No unreported sample rate, bit depth or latency number is added. Other appended requirements follow the directly cited sharing and accommodations guides.
BBaseus Inspire XP1
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Dolby Audio | Activate in the Baseus App. Update the earbud firmware and the app for the best effect. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AApple AirPods 4
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 5 |
| ANC off | Yes | 30 |
| Call | No | 4.5 |
| Call | Yes | 20 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026Battery and footnotes 10 and 11. AAC playlist, 50% volume, Spatial Audio off, iPhone 16 Pro Max. Five hours earbuds only and 30 hours including case.31Maker product pageapple.com/bh/airpods-4/specsRead 7 October 2026Standard AirPods 4 section gives up to 4.5 h talk per earbud charge and up to 20 h including USB-C case. July/August 2024 preproduction standard A4 with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max, prerelease software, 50% volume, Spatial Audio off, cellular phone call until first bud stops. Case-inclusive test repeats charge cycles until both case and earbuds empty. Call codec not specified. Existing music rows retained. ANC edition rows excluded.
BBaseus Inspire XP1
| Mode | Spatial audio | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | No | 8 |
| ANC off | No | Yes | 45 |
Longest claimed use per charge
5h
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
5h
8h
Total with case (claimed)
30h
45h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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Talk time (claimed)
4.5h
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Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick Start Guide specifications: rated input 5 V 1 A (charging case), full charge time about 1.5 hours. The guide does not say whether the 1.5 hours is for the earbuds or the case.3Owner's manualcdnus.baseuscloud.com/overseas/manual/J3x7O5z0Jh4fVxFudb3ytSkViKHdAhA3.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 11 English text: Rated Input 5 V 1 A (charging case). Full Charge Time about 1.5 hours.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
345mAh11Press articlemacrumors.com/2024/10/02/airpods-4-teardown-ifixitRead 5 October 2026Exact non-ANC teardown paragraph reports 345 mAh case cell. Not an earbud capacity.19Review52audio.com/archives/214334.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A3058 case and PWGL4 battery label: rated 345 mAh, nominal 3.852 V, rated energy 1.329 Wh. Existing value is unchanged and now has directly identified label evidence. Earbud A3087 cell is 32.1 mAh and is not rounded into the integer field.
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Pressure, Head gestures, Voice commands6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific controls section. Force sensor on stem. Pro 2 adds volume swipe. AirPods 4 and Pro 2 support head gestures with Announce Calls and Announce Notifications enabled.
Earbud volume control
Voice6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 202615Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102628Read 5 October 2026Control audio with AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 3, AirPods 4 (both models), or AirPods 5. Explicit Siri volume commands. Requires compatible Apple device and Siri availability.
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Gestures
Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold, Nod or shake head6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026
Double tap: pause, play, answer or hang up, Triple tap: voice assistant, Tap and hold for 1.5 seconds: reject call, or switch noise cancelling and transparency3Owner's manualcdnus.baseuscloud.com/overseas/manual/J3x7O5z0Jh4fVxFudb3ytSkViKHdAhA3.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 6 touch controls and the English Quick Start Guide: double tap, triple tap and tap and hold for 1.5 seconds. Defaults can be changed in the Baseus App.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
Optical in-ear sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
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S, M, L1Maker product pagebaseus.com/products/inspire-xp1-true-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: S / M / L ear tips.3Owner's manualcdnus.baseuscloud.com/overseas/manual/J3x7O5z0Jh4fVxFudb3ytSkViKHdAhA3.pdfRead 15 October 2026English Quick Start Guide: three sizes S / M / L, M is pre-installed.
Ear tip materials
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
Finding network
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
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Bud dimensions
Width18.3Height30.2Depth18.1mm(0.7 × 1.2 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Dimensions of one earbud in published metric units.
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
Width50.1Height46.2Depth21.2mm(2 × 1.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
AirPods 4, Charging Case (USB-C), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026USB-C charging cable is sold separately.
Charging case x1, Earbuds x2, Ear tips x4, Charging cable x1, Quick Start Guide x1, Safety Instructions x11Maker product pagebaseus.com/products/inspire-xp1-true-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Product page lists earbuds, S / M / L ear tips and a USB-C cable. The Quick Start Guide gives the full list and is used for the stored text.3Owner's manualcdnus.baseuscloud.com/overseas/manual/J3x7O5z0Jh4fVxFudb3ytSkViKHdAhA3.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 11 Contents: charging case, 2 earbuds, 4 ear tips, charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety Instructions.
Cables included
AApple AirPods 4
Not availableBBaseus Inspire XP1
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 5 October 2026
cdnus.baseuscloud.com/overseas/manual/J3x7O5z0Jh4fVxFudb3ytSkViKHdAhA3.pdf3Owner's manualcdnus.baseuscloud.com/overseas/manual/J3x7O5z0Jh4fVxFudb3ytSkViKHdAhA3.pdfRead 15 October 2026Multilingual Quick Start Guide, 36 pages, text drawn as outlines so it was read as page images. Section 11 holds the specifications.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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