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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and need something versatile for exercise and travel, the Baseus Bowie MA10 offers very good build quality, is sweatproof, has active noise cancelling, and provides a lot of battery life. However, its sound quality is fair and might not be the best for music enthusiasts. On the other hand, the Etymotic ER2SE are wired earbuds with excellent sound isolation and very good overall sound quality, which makes them great for focused music listening and an immersive experience in quieter environments, but not suitable for exercise or situations where wireless is preferred. They also lack modern features such as app equalization or 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 Etymotic ER2SE
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
8.8
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
6.2
The Etymotic ER2SE is only fair for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.6
The Etymotic ER2SE is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.8
The Etymotic ER2SE is good for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
9.1
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Etymotic ER2SE does not have a battery.
Cost
$23
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Etymotic ER2SE costs $100.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Etymotic ER2SE has excellent build quality, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
4.9
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Etymotic ER2SE are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Etymotic ER2SE |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Etymotic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 4 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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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | April 2022
"Etymotic isn’t playing around: it takes audio seriously and has mastered the art of the noise-isolation earphone. Sure, the fit of the earbuds looks silly but it’s a signature Etymotic thing and could be considered charming by some. If you’re looking for best-in-class audio for a realistic price, the ER2SE is it."
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About Etymotic
Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.
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