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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're on a budget and don't need wireless functionality, the Sony MDREX15AP might be a fit as they are cabled earbuds that offer excellent performance for TV and video. However, if you require wireless capability, higher build quality, and extra features like an app equalizer and sweatproof certification for exercise, the Baseus Bowie MA10 are more suitable. Keep in mind that the Baseus pair has a shorter battery life, and if call quality is important to you, neither of these may be ideal, but the Baseus does have better microphone quality. 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 MDREX15AP
  • Very good for music
  • Excellent for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

5.8
Bowie MA10
MDREX15AP
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.

Gaming

5.3
Bowie MA10
MDREX15AP
6.7
The Sony MDREX15AP is only fair for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.

Phone Calls

5.3
Bowie MA10
MDREX15AP
3.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for phone calls, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.

TV and Video

5.8
Bowie MA10
MDREX15AP
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Bowie MA10
MDREX15AP
N/A
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.

Cost

$23
Bowie MA10
MDREX15AP
$20
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The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
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Key similarities

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Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.7
Bowie MA10
MDREX15AP
5.4
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

Noise Reduction

6.7
Bowie MA10
MDREX15AP
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony MDREX15AP to be good for noise reduction, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair.

Build Quality

8.5
Bowie MA10
MDREX15AP
8.0
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Sony MDREX15AP both have very good build quality.

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How the Baseus Bowie MA10 and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Baseus Bowie MA10Sony MDREX15AP
Baseus Bowie MA10Sony MDREX15AP

GENERAL

Price
$23
$20
Brand
BaseusSony
Release Date
June 1, 2023March 1, 2014
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
5.9/108.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/103.5/10
Gaming Score
5.4/106.8/10
TV and Video Score
5.9/109.3/10
Exercise Score
8.7/104.6/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
8 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
3 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A
Case Battery Life
132N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
6.8/107/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
8/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108/10
Comfort score
7/108.4/10
Size
LargeSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
10 Grams3.1 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

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Digital Trends

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 MDREX15AP

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Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."

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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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