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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and need earbuds for exercise or travel with good battery life and sweatproof features, the Baseus Bowie MA10 would be suitable. However, they offer only fair sound quality, which may not be ideal for music enthusiasts. On the other hand, the HyperX Cloud II headphones provide very good overall sound and are excellent for gaming and calls with their best-in-class mic. They are more expensive but offer high comfort and build quality. They lack wireless capabilities, making them less portable than the Baseus, but the sound isolation and battery concerns are not an issue as they are wired. Choose the HyperX Cloud II if sound quality and gaming are priorities, or the Baseus Bowie MA10 for cost savings and wireless convenience during physical activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.7
The HyperX Cloud II is good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
8.6
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.0
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.6
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
6.0
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and HyperX Cloud II are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery.
Cost
$23
$64
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $64.
Build Quality
8.5
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality.
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How the Baseus Bowie MA10 and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 317.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
HyperX Cloud II
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Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
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About HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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