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Apple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case) vs Baseus Inspire XP1
Product A: Apple
AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)
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Product B: Baseus
64 of 166 known
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Compare the Apple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case) with
80 of 157 fields differ
- 24 different values
- 56 known for one only
- 13 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.
- With caseA: 20hB: 45hBaseus is 25 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 6hB: 8hBaseus is 2 h higher.
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
A3531, A3532, A3533, A3530, MKFW4LL/A, MKFW4ZM/A5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods: A3531/A3532/A3533 earbuds with A3530 USB-C case. MKFW4 part numbers from US and German store configuration records.6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Product offers and store configuration records explicitly give MKFW4LL/A for USB-C edition.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026German store configuration record explicitly gives MKFW4ZM/A for USB-C edition.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Apple AirPods 410Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Review introduction identifies AirPods 5 as the replacement for the entry-level AirPods 4. USB-C reference maps to the standard predecessor.28Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-4-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS marks the AirPods 4 as replaced by the AirPods 5.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$1293Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026$129 for AirPods 5, $149 for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026MKFW4LL/A AirPods 5 $129.00, MKFT4LL/A AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case $149.00
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, DE6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026US maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026German maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration. Regional SKU rows documented in variant verification.
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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 5 (USB-C Charging Case)
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| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 10 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
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10mm
Drivers per bud
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1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
312Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High controls. Supported-models appendix explicitly includes this model. Current feature, requires compatible Apple software and firmware.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ supported models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 5 both editions, AirPods Pro 2/3 and AirPods Max 2.
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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)
SoundGuys found clear, intelligible voices with background-noise rejection in its microphone tests. Wind reduced quality but voices generally stayed intelligible.18Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Purchased both editions and tested for four days. Own demos cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Host, codec, firmware and call app are not disclosed. The review evaluates both models and reports this result jointly. No numerical microphone score is inferred.
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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)
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Longest tested use per charge
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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
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
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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
Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-airpods-between-apple-devices-dev228ba3df8/webRead 30 September 2026Automatic switching supported for AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro with compatible Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.
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Fast pairing
Apple one-tap setup2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Place AirPods near your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect
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Audio sharing
Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 202617Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/webRead 30 September 2026Share Audio instructions and Change the volume/listening mode paragraph explicitly cover AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro. Both headphone sets pair to a supported iPhone/iPad.
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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 5 (USB-C Charging Case)
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| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Low latency | 60 |
Lowest claimed latency
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60ms
Compatibility
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Platforms
iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Other1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple devices. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Many features do not work on Android or Windows, basic playback does
Connection per platform
AApple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth |
| macOS | Bluetooth |
| Android | Bluetooth |
| Windows | Bluetooth |
BBaseus Inspire XP1
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AApple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Personalized Spatial Audio | iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create personalized profile. Not available when using other devices |
| Live Translation | Compatible Apple devices with the latest operating system software when Apple Intelligence is turned on |
| Siri AI | Apple Intelligence-enabled device with iOS 27, macOS 27 or watchOS 27. English beta at launch. Initially unavailable in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. |
| Find My | iOS 27 or later |
| Adaptive Audio | Compatible Apple device running the latest iOS or iPadOS, with current AirPods firmware. |
| Voice Isolation | Compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac during calls. Select Voice Isolation in call microphone controls. Current device software and AirPods firmware required. |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Independently reopened full displayed footnotes: audio functions require latest firmware and current compatible Apple OS. Siri AI beta initial EU restriction, Live Translation language and region limits and Find My iOS 27 minimum preserved.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Launch release footnotes: TrueDepth Spatial Audio profile, compatible Apple Intelligence device, latest firmware, language/region availability and Siri AI beta restrictions.21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026Adaptive Audio condition: both AirPods 5 models with latest iOS or iPadOS. Maker technical audio footnote separately requires latest firmware on compatible current Apple devices.22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/answer-calls-airpods3-4-5-airpodspro-devac96438de/webRead 7 October 2026Call guide names compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac Voice Isolation via Control Center or Mic Mode. Technical audio footnote requires current software and firmware. This concerns noise heard by caller, not listening attenuation.
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 5 (USB-C Charging Case)
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 4 |
| ANC off | No | 6 |
| ANC on | Yes | 20 |
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
6h
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
4h
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
6h
8h
Total with case (claimed)
20h
45h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
20h
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Talk time (claimed)
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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
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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
Earbud volume control
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Gestures
Press once to play or pause media, Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute, Press once for camera remote, Press twice to end a call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between listening modes, Press both stems at the same time to start Live Translation, Nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Swipe up or down to adjust volume exists only on AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Live Translation gesture from the press release3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 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
Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri voice commands.
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Optical in-ear sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors: USB-C edition optical in-ear sensor, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers and force sensor. Microphones retained as listed by Apple.
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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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Stabilisers
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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
App platforms
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 pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Each AirPod. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
Width50.1Height46.2Depth21.2mm(2 × 1.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
BCG-A3531, BCG-A353226Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3531Read 7 October 2026Public Apple Inc FCC grant table identifies BCG-A3531 with Product Code A3531. Maker identification separately maps A3531/A3532/A3533 to standard USB-C edition. Wireless case A3439/A3440 and A3529 IDs excluded. No side assignment or speculative case ID inferred.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3532Read 7 October 2026Public Apple Inc FCC grant table explicitly BCG-A3532, Product Code A3532. Same standard USB-C edition per maker model identification. Side assignment is not inferred.
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
AirPods 5, Charging Case (USB-C), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box: USB-C Charging Case edition. No wireless case or cable included.
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 5 (USB-C Charging Case)
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| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 30 September 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models
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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