Xisem H1 Review | 93 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£70
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 50 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Xisem H1 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

5.8

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
5.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

5.3

Sound

20.0%

5.5

Features

10.0%

7.5

Design

8.0%

5.7

Connectivity

6.0%

8.0

Battery

4.0%

7.4

Calls & Controls

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.1

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    8.3

    Battery life

  • 4.7
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    8.3

    Battery life

    18.0%

    6.2

    Weight

    16.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 9.1
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    8.3

    Battery life

    14.0%

    8.0

    Companion app

  • 7.4
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.2

    Weight

    24.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    8.3

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Xisem H1 is a lightweight over-ear wireless headset weighing 178g, featuring 40mm drivers and a sound pressure level of 116 dB/mW. Key specifications include Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connectivity, an extensive 50-hour battery life with USB Type-C charging, and support for spatial audio to create an immersive 3D sound experience. Its main advantages are its dual wireless and wired connectivity options, a noise-canceling microphone for clear communication, and passive noise reduction provided by an acoustic seal. However, it lacks active noise cancellation (ANC) and an ambient sound mode, and it does not support wireless charging or folding for more compact storage.

Technical Specifications of Xisem H1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

5.8
Xisem H1 has a technical score of 5.84 points, which is higher than that of 70.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Xisem H1 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.1
Xisem H1 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is higher than 65.7% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Xisem H1 does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Xisem H1 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Xisem H1 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Xisem H1 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Xisem H1 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Xisem H1 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Xisem H1 has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Xisem H1 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Xisem H1 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.3
Xisem H1 uses Bluetooth version 5.3, newer Bluetooth version than 88.6% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Xisem H1 offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

60 ms
Xisem H1 has audio latency of 60 ms, lower audio latency than 63.2% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Xisem H1 supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

50 hours
Xisem H1 offers battery life of 50 hours, higher battery life than 71.5% of headphones and equal to 5.7% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

35 hours
Xisem H1 offers battery life with ANC of 35 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 54.6% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

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Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

500 mAh
Xisem H1 has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.9% of headphones and equal to 9.3% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Xisem
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

178 g
Xisem H1 weighs 178 g, lighter than 62.6% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

5.3
Xisem H1 has a clamp force of 5.3, higher clamp force than 72.5% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
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Xisem H1 vs the average headphone

  • EQ customization
    Xisem H1 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xisem H1 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • Spatial audio support
    Xisem H1 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xisem H1 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Xisem H1 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (116 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Xisem H1 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (116 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.116 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • More flexible connectivity
    Xisem H1 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Xisem H1 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Xisem H1 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xisem H1 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Xisem H1 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xisem H1 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 20 hours longer battery life
    Xisem H1 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Xisem H1 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.50 hours vs 30 hours
  • 67.5 ms lower audio latency
    Xisem H1 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (60 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
    What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
    When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <60 ms

    Xisem H1 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (60 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.60 ms vs 127.5 ms
  • 18.3% lower weight
    Xisem H1 is lighter than the average headphone (178 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Water resistance
    Xisem H1 is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Spatial audio support
    Xisem H1 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Xisem H1 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (116 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 13 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    Xisem H1 has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (116 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 20 hours longer battery life
    Xisem H1 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • USB-C charging
    Xisem H1 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Xisem H1 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Xisem H1 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 5 hours longer ANC battery life
    Xisem H1 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (35 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Xisem H1 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 67.5 ms lower audio latency
    Xisem H1 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (60 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • Clear call microphone
    Xisem H1 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Xisem H1 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Sidetone support
    Xisem H1 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    Xisem H1 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 1 higher clamp force
    Xisem H1 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Xisem H1 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Xisem H1 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 0.53 dB looser channel balance
    Xisem H1 has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average headphone (1 dB vs 0.47 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.47 dB.
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    Xisem H1 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Xisem H1 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Xisem H1 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 1 higher clamp force
    Xisem H1 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
    When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xisem H1 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.5.3 vs 4.3
  • 4.65x less popular
    Xisem H1 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Xisem H1 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • No neodymium magnet
    Xisem H1 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
    What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
    When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    Xisem H1 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    Xisem H1 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Xisem H1 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.500 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • 0.53 dB looser channel balance
    Xisem H1 has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average headphone (1 dB vs 0.47 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.47 dB.
    What it is: Tolerance between left and right channel volume balance
    When it matters: When stereo precision and left-right consistency matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=0.5 dB

    Xisem H1 has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average headphone (1 dB vs 0.47 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.47 dB.1 dB vs 0.47 dB

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What customers like about Xisem H1?

  • Excellent battery life of up to 50 hours
  • Very light design at about 178g, which helps long-session comfort
  • Bluetooth 5.3 support for a stable wireless connection
  • Good awareness of your surroundings thanks to the open-ear design
  • Built-in microphone noise reduction improves call clarity
  • Fast charging through USB-C
  • Spatial audio support for a more immersive listening experience

What customers dislike about Xisem H1?

  • Sound quality does not match traditional over-ear headphones
  • Bass response is weak because of the bone-conduction style design
  • Audio becomes hard to hear in loud environments
  • Some user reports mention low-grade faux leather in a few areas
  • No active noise cancellation (ANC) for listening
  • Sound can leak at higher volumes, making it audible to people nearby

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