Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds vs OnePlus Nord Buds 2r: 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.

True Wireless

Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds

80Great

$27

Full review data

True Wireless

OnePlus Nord Buds 2r

68Good

$18

Full review data

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
OnePlus Nord Buds 2r

HearWiki score

Sound

7.2

5.9

Noise cancelling

6.5

Battery

9.8

7.4

Calls

7.0

5.8

Value

8.9

8.3

Price (USD)

$27

$18

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 OnePlus Nord Buds 2r (2023). The Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds20241 yr newer
Nord Buds 2r2023

What differsBowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsNord Buds 2r

ANC type: Hybrid; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX6; IP55

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

Specifications

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsNord Buds 2r

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $27; $18
HearWiki score: 80; 68
Released: 2024; 2023
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 13 mm dynamic; 12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 13 mm; 12.4 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature: -; bass-heavy
Impedance: 32 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 111 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: 38 ms; 94 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 8 h
Battery incl. case: 140 h; 38 h
Full charge time: 180 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; none
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: -; 4.3 g
Case weight: -; 38.1 g
Water resistance: IPX6; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: NGTW360001; -
Microphones: 4; 4
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: ENC; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds vs OnePlus Nord Buds 2r
Spec	Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds	OnePlus Nord Buds 2r
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$27	$18
HearWiki score	80 / 100 Great	68 / 100 Good
Released	2024	2023
Audio
Driver	13 mm dynamic	12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	13 mm	12.4 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature	-	bass-heavy
Impedance	32 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	111 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	38 ms	94 ms
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	8 h
Battery incl. case	140 h	38 h
Full charge time	180 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	none
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	-	4.3 g
Case weight	-	38.1 g
Water resistance	IPX6	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	NGTW360001	-
Calls
Microphones	4	4
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	ENC	AI 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

OnePlus Nord Buds 2r

The OnePlus Nord Buds 2r are an ultra-affordable true wireless option that deliver surprisingly robust, bass-forward audio and excellent battery endurance for the price. They skip active noise cancellation to keep costs down, but include a transparency mode, IP55 rating, and customizable EQ for a practical budget-friendly experience. While not feature-packed, they offer solid sound and long playback for everyday use.

Pro:Strong bass-heavy sound with large 12.4mm drivers
Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 38 hours with charging case
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable with IP55 water resistance

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No wireless charging or multipoint connectivity
Con:Basic build and feature set compared to pricier rivals

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

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