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1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50 vs Baseus Bowie MC2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Baseus Bowie MC2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Baseus Bowie MC2 - Outstanding overall at around $60.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Baseus Bowie MC2 leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • 1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50
  • Baseus Bowie MC2
HearWiki score
66
81
Sound
6.6
7.7
Battery
8.0
9.3
Calls
6.5
7.0
Value
8.4
9.2
Price (USD)
$50
$60

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Baseus Bowie MC2 (2026) against 1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50 (2024). The Baseus Bowie MC2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LDAC against AAC.

  • Fit Open Earbuds S502024
  • Bowie MC220262 yr newer
What differsFit Open Earbuds S50Bowie MC2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LDAC

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX7
IP67

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Fit Open Earbuds S50Bowie MC2
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$50
$60
HearWiki score
66
81
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
13.6 mm dynamic
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13.6 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
AAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
38 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
11 h
13 h
Battery incl. case
38 h
60 h
Full charge time
80 min
-
Quick charge
5 min → 2 h
10 min → 3 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
10 g
5.1 g
Case weight
63 g
52 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IP67
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
EF906
A0102F00
Microphones
4
4
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
DNN
-

What reviewers said

1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50

The 1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50 are an open-ear, fitness-friendly option with a lightweight 10g design and IPX7 water resistance. They offer a long 11-hour battery life (38 hours with the case), active noise cancellation, and multipoint connectivity, making them a versatile companion for workouts and daily use. While not the top performers in their price range for sound quality, they deliver a comfortable fit and solid overall performance that exceeds modest expectations.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with up to 38 hours total
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable open-ear design
  • Pro:IPX7 water resistance for sweat and rain
  • Con:Sound quality is average compared to rivals
  • Con:AAC codec only limits high-resolution audio
  • Con:No official price-to-performance edge in its category

Baseus Bowie MC2

The Baseus Bowie MC2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds that prioritize all-day comfort and a secure fit while delivering a rich, bass-forward sound signature. With LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and a long 60-hour total battery life, they offer strong value for under $100. The IP67 rating and Bluetooth 6.0 make them a durable and versatile choice for daily use.

  • Pro:Excellent comfort and secure clip-on fit
  • Pro:Rich, bass-forward sound with LDAC support
  • Pro:Long battery life with charging case
  • Con:Sound lacks refinement and detail
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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