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Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds vs XG-13 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
  • XG-13 TWS
HearWiki score
80
41
Sound
7.2
4.4
Noise cancelling
6.5
-
Battery
9.8
1.3
Calls
7.0
0.8
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?

New platform

Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds (2024) against XG-13 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
  • TWS2019
What differsBowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsTWS

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX5

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsTWS
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$17
HearWiki score
80
41
Released
2024
2019
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
13 mm dynamic
8 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
8 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
16 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
12 h
Full charge time
180 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
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
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

XG-13 TWS

The XG-13 TWS is an ultra-budget true wireless earbud that delivers a surprisingly punchy, bass-forward sound for its tiny price tag. While audio performance exceeds expectations, the short battery life, basic build, and average comfort make it a clear 'you get what you pay for' product.

  • Pro:Surprisingly detailed bass-heavy sound for the price
  • Pro:Very affordable and often sold under multiple brand names
  • Pro:Decent Bluetooth 5.0 connection stability
  • Con:Short 3-hour battery life per charge
  • Con:Basic build quality and materials
  • Con:Uncomfortable fit for some ears

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

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