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Baseus Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS Earbuds vs Haylou AirFree: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Baseus Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS Earbuds comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 69. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Baseus Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS Earbuds - Good overall at around $33.

Score breakdown

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

Baseus Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS Earbuds leads on 4 of 6 measures.

  • Baseus Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS Earbuds
  • Haylou AirFree
HearWiki score
69
64
Sound
6.4
5.3
Battery
7.3
5.2
Calls
6.3
5.8
Value
8.3
8.4
Price (USD)
$33
$20

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?

Half a step newer

Baseus Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS Earbuds (2025) against Haylou AirFree (2024). The Baseus Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS Earbuds edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS Earbuds20251 yr newer
  • AirFree2024
What differsBass BC1 Open-Ear TWS EarbudsAirFree

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.4

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS EarbudsAirFree
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$33
$20
HearWiki score
69
64
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
12 mm dynamic
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
106 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
7.5 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
38 h
28 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
15 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Weight
2 g
50 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
-
Microphones
4
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Baseus Bass BC1 Open-Ear TWS Earbuds

The Baseus Bass BC1 open-ear TWS earbuds offer a compelling budget-friendly package, delivering surprisingly robust bass and a secure, comfortable fit ideal for active use. With a 12mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 6.0, and multipoint connectivity, they provide solid performance and convenience for their low price. Battery life is respectable at 7.5 hours per charge, extending to 38 hours with the charging case, making them a practical choice for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Surprisingly good bass for open-ear design
  • Pro:Stable and comfortable fit for workouts
  • Con:Limited deep sub-bass due to open-ear design
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging support

Haylou AirFree

The Haylou AirFree offers a budget-friendly open-ear design that prioritizes comfort and everyday wearability. It provides a spacious soundstage, reliable Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with multipoint, and a decent battery life, though its performance in noisy environments and microphone quality are less impressive. Overall, it's a solid entry-level choice for those seeking an affordable ear-cuff style.

  • Pro:Comfortable open-ear design for long wear
  • Pro:Supports Bluetooth 5.4 and multipoint
  • Pro:Custom EQ available via app
  • Con:Sound lacks detail and bass weight
  • Con:Weak in noisy environments
  • Con:Microphone performance is mediocre

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

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