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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and need something for exercise or travel, Baseus Bowie MA10 earbuds are waterproof and more portable, with good built-in controls and a longer battery life. They're suitable for Android and Apple systems, with app customization options. However, they have fair sound quality which might not be great for music lovers. Beats EP headphones have better overall sound quality and are good for TV and video, but they aren't wireless, which might limit movement, and they don't fare well in calls or meetings due to poor mic quality. They lack modern features like app equalization, battery life information is also lacking, and they don't support wireless charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.8
8.1
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
6.3
The Beats EP is only fair for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
4.2
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
6.8
The Beats EP is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.6
The Beats EP is good for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
5.3
The Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Beats EP does not have a battery.
Cost
$23
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Beats EP costs $100.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Beats EP both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Beats EP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | November 1, 2018 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 132 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Baseus Bowie MA10
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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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Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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