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Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds vs QCY T1C: 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
  • QCY T1C
HearWiki score
80
58
Sound
7.2
6.0
Noise cancelling
6.5
-
Battery
9.8
4.5
Calls
7.0
4.4
Value
8.9
6.5
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 QCY T1C (2019). The Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds20245 yr newer
  • T1C2019
What differsBowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsT1C

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, Companion app.

Specifications

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsT1C
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$15
HearWiki score
80
58
Released
2024
2019
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
13 mm dynamic
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature
-
neutral
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
108 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
38 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
8 h
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
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
-
4 g
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
No
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

QCY T1C

The QCY T1C is an ultra-affordable true wireless pair that focuses on delivering solid core audio and reliable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for budget-minded buyers. With a compact 6mm driver, IPX4 sweat resistance, and a pocketable charging case, it covers the essentials without extra frills like ANC or wireless charging. While its sound and value earn praise, its short per-charge runtime and basic feature set keep expectations firmly in entry-level territory.

  • Pro:Very low price for a complete TWS setup
  • Pro:Balanced bass-forward sound for the cost
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
  • Con:Only 4 hours per charge, requiring frequent case top-ups
  • Con:Single mic struggles with voice clarity on calls
  • Con:No aptX or advanced codecs, limiting hi-res potential

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

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