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Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds vs Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S: 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
  • Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S
HearWiki score
80
55
Sound
7.2
6.3
Noise cancelling
6.5
-
Battery
9.8
3.4
Calls
7.0
3.8
Value
8.9
-
Price (USD)
$27
$17

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 Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds (2024) against Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S (2019). The Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IPX6 against IPX5.

  • Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds20245 yr newer
  • GT2 and Haylou GT2S2019
What differsBowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsGT2 and Haylou GT2S

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX5

Level on: Top codec.

Specifications

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsGT2 and Haylou GT2S
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$17
HearWiki score
80
55
Released
2024
2019
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
13 mm dynamic
7.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
7.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
110 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
38 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
15 m
Battery life
8 h
4 h
Battery incl. case
140 h
15 h
Full charge time
180 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
-
Model code
NGTW360001
-
Microphones
4
1
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

Haylou GT2 and Haylou GT2S

The Haylou GT2 and GT2S are budget true wireless earbuds that continue the legacy of popular affordable models, offering a compact case and a balanced, entertaining sound signature. While their battery life and feature set are somewhat dated, they provide active noise cancellation and a reliable wireless experience at a very low price point.

  • Pro:Compact and portable charging case
  • Pro:Balanced and entertaining sound
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation included
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 4 hours
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Physical buttons may be less convenient

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

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