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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need earbuds that are good for exercise and travel, the Baseus Bowie MA10 would suit you as they are sweatproof and have active noise cancelling. However, their sound quality isn't the best for music or calls. On the other hand, the Bose 700 headphones are pricier but offer excellent build and sound quality, with superior noise cancellation, making them ideal for air travel and focused listening. They're also comfortable for long periods, but not suitable for exercise due to their over-ear design and size. Both have app support for customization, but if sound and call quality are top priorities, the Bose 700 are the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Bose 700
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.5
The Bose 700 is good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
8.3
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.8
The Bose 700 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
9.1
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair.
Battery
8.0 Hours
20.0 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life.
Cost
$23
$299
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Bose 700 costs $299.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Bose 700 has excellent build quality, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.3
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Bose 700 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.8
5.6
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Bose 700 are both poor for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Bose 700 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $299 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | June 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 20 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 132 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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