Enhance your hearing – the hear control on the xcor allows you to hear what's happening around you while protecting your hearing!  Protect your hearing – the digital hearing protection on the xcor compresses loud noises rather than shuts them out/off. this allows you to hear all sounds around you, while the automatic compression protects against loud gunfire or other damaging noises over 85db.  Listen to music – the bluetooth audio allows you to connect to your devices so you can enjoy your music and shows wherever you go to make this your go-to set of earbuds! Answer calls – this allows you to connect your phone to your earbuds so you never miss a call or text! these can even be paired with some bluetooth-capable radios for 2-way communication. 19-29 db snr (depending on the ear tip style; foam provides more) Usb-c charging Water & dust resistant Wind resistant 5.2 bluetooth Battery life Up to 12 hours hear control only Up to 6 hours bt audio only Up to 4 hours ? hear control and bt simultaneously