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Yurbuds Inspire Pro Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Yurbuds Inspire Pro Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Yurbuds Inspire Pro
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

6.4

User score

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6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

52%

4.4

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

6.0

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

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6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Yurbuds Inspire Pro

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

52%

4.4

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

6.0

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

5.1
User score
User score
6.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.4
Popularity
Popularity
4.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Yurbuds Inspire Pro has a popularity score of 4 points, which is lower than that of 65.9% of products in this category.
4.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
15 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 15 mm, smaller driver size than 82.8% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Yurbuds
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
45 g
This pair of headphones weighs 45 g, lighter than 81.2% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Yurbuds Inspire Pro vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 79.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (45 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    45 g vs 218 g
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Wireless charging support
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Yurbuds Inspire Pro is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 79.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (45 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    45 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Wireless charging support
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 25 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (15 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    15 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 25.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    Yurbuds Inspire Pro
    the average pair of headphones
    Yurbuds Inspire Pro has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.38 vs 8).
    6.38 vs 8
  • 7.5% worse value for money
    Yurbuds Inspire Pro has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.76 vs 7.3).
    6.76 vs 7.27
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2011 vs 2016
  • 25.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    Yurbuds Inspire Pro
    the average pair of headphones
    Yurbuds Inspire Pro has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.38 vs 8).
    6.38 vs 8
  • 7.5% worse value for money
    Yurbuds Inspire Pro has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.76 vs 7.3).
    6.76 vs 7.27
  • 46.2% less popular
    Yurbuds Inspire Pro is less popular than the average pair of headphones (4.02 vs 5.9).
    4.02 vs 5.87
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 25 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (15 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    15 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2011 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Darius K
≈ estimated
30/04/2014
Hands-on review · build, fit and sport use
Verdict
Yurbuds Inspire Pro has a solid build and good sound, though a wireless version would suit running better.
9.0
GEARIST
≈ estimated
24/09/2013
Hands-on review · runs, rides and sweat test
Verdict
Yurbuds Inspire Pro is very comfortable with good sound and a secure fit, and worth trying for runners and cyclists.
9.5
TechnoBok
≈ estimated
15/06/2013
Unboxing and first run · sound and sport fit test
Verdict
Yurbuds Inspire Pro is recommended as sport earphones that stay locked in and deliver excellent sound.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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gingerrunner.com
13/12/2012
Summary of the review
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en.triatlonnoticias.com
23/07/2014
Summary of the review
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opmove.com
04/04/2014
Summary of the review
aaii.com
21/04/2012
Long-term test · Sport earphones
Verdict
The Yurbuds Ironman Inspire Pro suits rugged, sweat-proof use, but many ears may find the fit uncomfortable and prone to falling out.
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gizmodo.com
13/02/2013
Summary of the review
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bicyclingaustralia.com.au
22/11/2013
Summary of the review
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kopfhoerer.de
01/01/2014
Summary of the review
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fr.triatlonnoticias.com
23/07/2014
Summary of the review
vitonica.com
23/07/2014
Hands-on test · Running earphones
Verdict
The Yurbuds Inspire Pro stays firmly in the ear while running and sounds better than standard earphones, but it is best suited to heavy users and is pricey.
palabraderunner.com
09/06/2014
Hands-on review · Sport earphones
Verdict
The Yurbuds Inspire Pro stays put through hard exercise and feels light, though its bass changes with fit and its controls only work with Apple devices.
triatlonnoticias.com
23/07/2014
Personal review · Running earphones
Verdict
The Yurbuds Inspire Pro is a sweat-proof sports earphone whose TwistLock silicone fit stays secure for hours of running and survives knocks and snags.
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it.triatlonnoticias.com
23/07/2014
Summary of the review
runlovers.it
28/11/2012
Hands-on test · Running earphones
Verdict
The Yurbuds Inspire Pro is a sweat-proof sports earphone that stays in place while running and still lets street sounds through.
alpha-audio.net
04/02/2012
Hands-on test · Sport in-ears
Verdict
The Yurbuds Inspire Pro is a sturdy sports in-ear that won't fall out, but its thin bass and prominent midrange make it a poor choice for music lovers.
H
hardloop.net
09/05/2016
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Yurbuds Inspire Pro

  • Secure fit using 'Twist Lock' technology that prevents them from falling out during intense activities
  • Sweat and water-resistant design ideal for sports and rainy conditions
  • Comfortable for long-duration use due to medical-grade silicone material
  • Provides situational awareness by allowing ambient noise to filter through
  • Durable build quality featuring a rugged cable and reinforced connectors
  • Includes helpful accessories like a travel bag and multiple earpiece sizes

What customers don't like about Yurbuds Inspire Pro

  • Audio quality lacks depth, particularly in high tones and deep bass response
  • The unique 'Twist Lock' fit can be difficult to master or feel unusual at first
  • Rubber earpiece covers can become loose or get lost over time
  • Inline microphone placement is sometimes described as awkward or resting too low on the torso
  • Silicone covers can attract lint, dust, and pet hair

Verdict

The Yurbuds Inspire Pro is a sport-focused wired earphone featuring 15mm dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets, delivering a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz and a high sound pressure level of 118dB/mW. Designed for athletes, it utilizes patented TwistLock™ technology for a secure fit and is constructed from medical-grade, sweatproof silicone. Main pros include its guaranteed stay-in-ear design, exceptional comfort for long-duration use, and an integrated 3-button 'Dry Mic' remote optimized for Apple devices. However, some users note cons such as a lack of deep bass without EQ adjustment, potential distortion at maximum volumes, and a design that prioritizes ambient noise awareness over passive noise isolation.

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