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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exercising or frequent travel are part of your routine, the Baseus Bowie MA10 would likely be the more suitable choice due to their sweatproof certification, active noise cancelling, and a fit secured with silicone fins, enhancing their use in noisy environments and during physical activity. However, if you prioritize sound quality and durability, and often use your earbuds for tasks like music listening and calls in quieter settings, the Sony Linkbuds provide a better sound experience and are built to last longer. The Baseus Bowie MA10 is budget-friendly, but the Sony Linkbuds, while more expensive, provide an open, airy soundstage with an app that offers equalizer settings for personalized audio adjustments. Keep in mind though, for watching TV and gaming, both models may not be the best due to their poor performance in those areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony Linkbuds
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
6.6
The Sony Linkbuds is only fair for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
6.8
The Sony Linkbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.8
The Sony Linkbuds is good for podcasts and audiobooks, 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 Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$23
$178
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The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
Build Quality
8.5
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds has excellent build quality, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.5
The Sony Linkbuds and Baseus Bowie MA10 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.8
5.4
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Sony Linkbuds are both poor for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 132 | 17.5 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 4.5 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."
Sony Linkbuds
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Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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