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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and want earbuds that are better suited for exercise with sweatproof certification and a secure fit, consider the Baseus Bowie MA10; however, they offer poor sound quality for music, calls, and gaming. On the other hand, the Shokz OpenMove headphones provide better call quality and are optimized for bone conduction, which may be a plus if you want to remain aware of your surroundings as they don't block out noise. They're slightly more expensive but could be worth it if call quality and environmental awareness are higher priorities for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
4.8
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for music, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.3
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
5.0
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for TV and video, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.7
2.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Cost
$23
$181
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The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $181.
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Gaming
5.3
4.9
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $181 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 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 | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 29 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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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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