True Wireless
Baseus Bowie M3
68Good
$150
Full review dataBaseus Bowie M3 vs Sony WF-1000XM4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM4 - Great overall at around $199.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM4
84Great
$200
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Baseus Bowie M3
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery6.0
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Baseus Bowie M3 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $200 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 12mm bio-diaphragm speaker | 6 mm |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 60 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 6.5 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | Rapid Charge | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 49 g | 41.1 g |
| Case weight | - | 41 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | - |
| Call noise reduction | AI anti-wind noise algorithm | - |
What reviewers said
Baseus Bowie M3
The Baseus Bowie M3 earbuds deliver solid adaptive noise cancellation and dependable call clarity for their price point. They come across as a well-rounded half-open design with a comfortable fit and respectable performance for everyday listening. Overall, they're a good value pick in the wireless ANC space.
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
- Pro:Clear call quality with six microphones
- Pro:Good battery life with the charging case
- Con:No companion app or custom EQ
- Con:Limited codec support (AAC and SBC only)
- Con:Water resistance rating not specified
Sony WF-1000XM4
The Sony WF-1000XM4 are high-end true wireless earbuds that excel in active noise cancellation and sound quality, with a compact 6mm driver and support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They provide about 8 hours of playback per charge, extendable to 24 hours with the case, and include handy features like multipoint connectivity and quick charging. Their IPX4 rating makes them suitable for workouts, though the overall design is a bit bulky for some ears.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Good battery life with fast charging
- Con:Bulkier fit compared to rivals
- Con:No wireless charging on the case
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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