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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern and you need earbuds for exercise or travel, the Baseus Bowie MA10 may suit you as they're more affordable and rated very good for use during exercise and air travel. However, for overall sound quality, noise isolation, and if you value a premium build, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are superior, though at a higher price point. The Bose also offer active noise cancelling which the Baseus lack, better suited for noisy environments. Additionally, the Bose have app customization options and ear/head detection features that the Baseus do not, providing a higher level of user convenience and personalized experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- The Baseus Bowie MA10 has no clear advantages over the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.4
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
9.1
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$23
$199
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The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II costs $199.
Build Quality
8.5
9.2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has excellent build quality, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Baseus Bowie MA10 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.3
5.1
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
6.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to be only fair for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
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How the Baseus Bowie MA10 and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | September 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 132 | 20 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 7.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
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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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