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Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds vs DFOI AirBuds/ M72C TWS: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds - Great overall at around $27.

Score breakdown

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

Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds
  • DFOI AirBuds/ M72C TWS
HearWiki score
80
38
Sound
7.2
4.2
Noise cancelling
6.5
-
Battery
9.8
2.8
Calls
7.0
6.0
Value
8.9
-
Price (USD)
$27
$15

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 MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds (2024) against DFOI AirBuds/ M72C TWS (2019). The Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IPX6 against IPX5.

  • Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds20245 yr newer
  • AirBuds/ M72C TWS2019
What differsBowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsAirBuds/ M72C TWS

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX5

Specifications

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsAirBuds/ M72C TWS
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$15
HearWiki score
80
38
Released
2024
2019
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
13 mm dynamic
-
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
13 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
38 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
8 h
3 h
Battery incl. case
140 h
15 h
Full charge time
180 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
-
Model code
NGTW360001
-
Microphones
4
-
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds

The Baseus Bowie MA10 are budget-friendly wireless earbuds that stand out for their massive battery life and robust feature set, including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and Bluetooth multipoint. While they come with a bulky charging case and a somewhat awkward control scheme, their strong noise cancellation and customizable sound make them a solid value for the price.

  • Pro:Huge total battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
  • Con:Bulky and cumbersome charging case
  • Con:Touch controls can be awkward to use
  • Con:Call quality is only clear in quiet environments

DFOI AirBuds/ M72C TWS

These budget true wireless earbuds prioritize a punchy, bass-forward sound signature that will appeal to fans of a thumping low-end. While their design feels dated and bulky, they deliver reliable pairing, stable connectivity, and surprisingly clear call quality for the price. With an IPX5 rating and a compact case, they're a straightforward option for bass lovers on a tight budget.

  • Pro:Strong bass-heavy sound for low-end lovers
  • Pro:Reliable Bluetooth 5.0 pairing and stable connection
  • Pro:Good call quality for the price
  • Con:Bulkier, dated design that sticks out from ears
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:Battery life is short at 3 hours per charge

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

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