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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need earbuds that are good for exercise, travel, and have wireless comfort, the Baseus Bowie MA10 would be a solid choice; however, they won't deliver the best sound for music or calls. Conversely, if you're willing to invest more for top-notch sound quality in music, TV, and video gaming, plus active noise cancelling for focused listening, and don't mind the extra weight, the Focal Bathys headphones would be superior, but they will require charging even when used wired. The Bathys are less suited for exercise and on-the-go use given their size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Focal Bathys
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.8
8.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
9.3
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
10.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
8.3
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair.
Battery
8.0 Hours
31.0 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life.
Cost
$23
$699
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Focal Bathys costs $699.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.2
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Focal Bathys are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
6.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Bathys to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Focal Bathys |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $699 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Focal | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 31 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
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 | 9/10 | |
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 | 350 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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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | May 2023
"As much as I hesitate to recommend a headphone that sells for $800 USD, if you’re looking for the best sound quality you can find in the ANC space: it’s the Focal Bathys."
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