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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are looking for high-quality sound and use them primarily for music at home or in a studio setting, the Audio Technica ATH M30X headphones offer a very good overall sound quality, favorable for TV and video as well due to their good comfort and soundstage. However, they lack wireless functionality, a microphone for calls, and portability is not their strong suit. The Baseus Bowie MA10 earbuds are a budget-friendly option with very good microphone quality, wireless convenience, and are sweatproof, making them suitable for exercise and on-the-go use, though their overall sound quality isn't as high. They also have active noise cancelling and support the AAC codec, which is good for Apple users, but their sound performance for music and gaming isn't as robust as the Audio Technica. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.6
5.8
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
6.6
5.3
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.3
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Audio Technica ATH M30X are both poor for phone calls, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
5.7
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
5.8
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.7
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Audio Technica ATH M30X are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M30X does not have a battery. The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$23
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Audio Technica ATH M30X has a price of $89 and the Baseus Bowie MA10 costs $23.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M30X and the Baseus Bowie MA10 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica ATH M30X | Baseus Bowie MA10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $23 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Baseus | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | June 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 132 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 10 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audio Technica ATH M30X
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
Baseus Bowie MA10
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Digital Trends
Simon Cohen | August 2023
"Even if the Bowie MA10 only had some of the features and performance they offer at double the price, they’d be a helluva good value. But given that they far exceed any other earbuds at this price, if you’re looking for an ultra-affordable set of wireless earbuds and you don’t mind their big charging case, you just can’t go wrong."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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