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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need wireless earbuds for exercise or travel that are sweatproof with a longer battery life in the case, the Baseus Bowie MA10 would be suitable. However, if you prefer headphones with better overall sound quality, durability and a built-in microphone for calls, and you don't mind spending a bit more, the Marshall Major IV could be a better option even though it's not optimized for exercise and has a lower battery life without the case but with the advantage of being able to charge wirelessly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Baseus Bowie MA10.
Key differences
Music
5.8
6.6
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
5.6
The Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$23
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The Marshall Major IV and Baseus Bowie MA10 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.3
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and Baseus Bowie MA10 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Marshall Major IV to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
5.7
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Marshall Major IV are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Marshall Major IV both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 165 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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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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