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Baseus Inspire XH1 vs Earfun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Baseus Inspire XH1 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Baseus Inspire XH1
  • Earfun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
81
85
Sound
8.0
8.3
Noise cancelling
8.0
7.8
Battery
9.8
9.5
Calls
8.5
7.7
Value
9.0
9.6
Price (USD)
$120
$130

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Baseus Inspire XH1 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Baseus Inspire XH1 brings Bluetooth 6.1 against 6.0 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Earfun Wave Pro X answers with Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC and LE Audio (LC3).

  • Inspire XH12025
  • Wave Pro X20261 yr newer
What differsInspire XH1Wave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
6.0
Top codec
LDAC
aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

Inspire XH1Wave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$130
HearWiki score
81
85
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
35 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
35 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth
6.1
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
80 ms
-
Battery life
100 h
90 h
Battery life (ANC on)
65 h
50 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 12 h
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
275 g
259 g
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
protein-leather
-
Model code
A00085701123-00
-
Microphones
5
8
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Baseus Inspire XH1

The Baseus Inspire XH1 is a feature-packed over-ear wireless headphone with adaptive active noise cancellation, robust battery life, and support for high-quality LDAC audio. It offers comfortable wear, multipoint connectivity, and a balanced sound profile, making it a strong value pick for budget-conscious shoppers.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Up to 100 hours of battery life (65 with ANC)
  • Pro:LDAC and AAC codec support
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Touch controls may take getting used to
  • Con:Spatial audio mode offers limited improvement

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless
  • Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
  • Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
  • Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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