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Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Lite: 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
  • Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Lite
HearWiki score
80
68
Sound
7.2
6.4
Noise cancelling
6.5
-
Battery
9.8
5.5
Calls
7.0
6.3
Value
8.9
7.8
Price (USD)
$27
$16

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 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Lite (2022). The Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds is the newer platform here: Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds20242 yr newer
  • Redmi Buds 4 Lite2022
What differsBowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 Lite

Platform

Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX6
IP54

Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C.

Specifications

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsRedmi Buds 4 Lite
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$16
HearWiki score
80
68
Released
2024
2022
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
13 mm dynamic
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
38 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
8 h
90 h
Battery incl. case
140 h
120 h
Full charge time
180 min
90 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
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
-
3.9 g
Case weight
-
26.7 g
Water resistance
IPX6
IP54
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
NGTW360001
M2231E1
Microphones
4
1
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

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Lite

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Lite are ultra-affordable true wireless earbuds that prioritize practicality over performance. They offer a lightweight, IP54-rated design, Bluetooth 5.3, and a convenient touch control scheme, making them a decent pick for casual listening and commutes, though sound quality and features remain basic. Battery life is competitive for the price, with roughly five hours per charge and up to 20 hours total with the case, according to typical usage.

  • Pro:Very affordable price point
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:IP54 water and dust resistance
  • Con:Sound lacks bass and can be thin
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Limited to SBC codec with no app support

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

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