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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need earbuds for exercise and travel, the Baseus Bowie MA10 is a suitable pick as they are less expensive, sweatproof, have active noise cancelling, and provide a secure fit with silicone fins. They also offer good comfort, wireless convenience, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. However, their sound quality for music and calls is not as strong as you might like. On the other hand, the Philips Fidelio X2HR provides very good sound quality with an excellent build, making them great for immersive music and TV watching at home, but they are bulkier, not suitable for workouts, lack wireless functionality, and are not optimized for calls and meetings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
7.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
2.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery.
Cost
$23
$148
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.0
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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