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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a big concern and you also need wireless earbuds that can handle sweat during exercise or travel well, the Baseus Bowie MA10 would serve you better. They also offer very good built-in controls and mic quality, suitable for calls. However, if you prioritize outstanding overall sound quality and are willing to go with a wired connection, the Moondrop Blessing 2 may be worth the extra cost. The Moondrop's sound is more tuned for music and TV, but it lacks the modern conveniences like app support and wireless features. Neither is particularly tuned for gaming or optimized for battery life, so consider these points when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
Very good for music
Very good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8/10
8.7/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
5.3/10
6.7/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7/10
7.8/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8/10
8.2/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7/10
6.0/10
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Moondrop Blessing 2 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 Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery.
Cost
$23
$320
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $320.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality.
"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."
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
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About Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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