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Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds vs Haylou HQ5: 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 HQ5
HearWiki score
80
60
Sound
7.2
5.4
Noise cancelling
6.5
4.8
Battery
9.8
4.4
Calls
7.0
5.0
Value
8.9
8.4
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?

New platform

Both shipped in 2024. The Haylou HQ5 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ and Water resistance IPX6 against IPX4.

  • Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds2024
  • HQ52024
What differsBowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsHQ5

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsHQ5
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$17
HearWiki score
80
60
Released
2024
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
13 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
38 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
8 h
4.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
4 h
Battery incl. case
140 h
20 h
Full charge time
180 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
-
4 g
Case weight
-
80 g
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
NGTW360001
-
Microphones
4
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

Haylou HQ5

The Haylou HQ5 delivers adaptive active noise cancellation and a 10mm dynamic driver setup in a lightweight, IPX4-rated design, making it a compelling budget-friendly true wireless option. It supports AAC codecs, features a four-microphone system for clear calls, and offers a transparency mode for situational awareness, all at an accessible price point.

  • Pro:Affordable price with adaptive ANC
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:AAC support for better audio on compatible devices
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 4-5 hours per charge
  • Con:No wireless charging or multipoint
  • Con:No custom EQ for sound tuning

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

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