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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need earbuds for exercise or traveling, the Baseus Bowie MA10 could be suitable as they are affordable, sweatproof, good for use during exercise, and have very good built-in controls. However, they have fair sound quality and are not recommended for music enjoyment or gaming. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, while more expensive, offer excellent noise isolation, best-in-class comfort, and are great for TV, video, and gaming with features like virtual surround. They also have a longer battery life and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. If you prioritize noise cancellation, sound quality for a variety of activities including TV and gaming, and have a higher budget, Bose might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Music
5.8
8.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
9.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair.
Battery
8.0 Hours
29.0 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life.
Cost
$40
$429
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $40 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones costs $429.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Baseus Bowie MA10 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
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How the Baseus Bowie MA10 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$40 | $429 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 29 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 255 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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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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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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