Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2 Air
Not yet scored
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 Air vs QCY Crossky C50: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Baseus Bowie MC2 Air vs QCY Crossky C50, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C50
81Outstanding
$40
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
QCY Crossky C50 leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Baseus Bowie MC2 Air
- QCY Crossky C50
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
8.3
Battery
-
7.4
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$60
$40
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?
Same generation
Baseus Bowie MC2 Air (2026) against QCY Crossky C50 (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Baseus Bowie MC2 Air adds Water resistance IP67 against IPX5.
- Bowie MC2 Air20261 yr newer
- Crossky C502025
What differsBowie MC2 AirCrossky C50
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX5
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, Companion app.
Specifications
Bowie MC2 AirCrossky C50
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $40
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 81
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 10.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- bass-heavy
- neutral
- Impedance
- 14 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 10 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 48 h
- 35 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Weight
- 4.9 g
- 5.2 g
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX5
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
Baseus Bowie MC2 Air
These are featherweight open-ear clip earbuds designed for active use, featuring an 11 mm dynamic driver and a four-mic setup for calls. They offer Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint, a robust IP67 rating, and a solid 10-hour playtime per charge that extends to 48 hours with the case. While they skip noise cancellation, their secure fit and water resistance make them a practical budget pick for workouts and outdoor listening.
- Pro:Very light at under 5 grams per bud
- Pro:Strong IP67 dust and water resistance
- Pro:Long total battery life with the case
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:Open-ear design may leak sound
QCY Crossky C50
The QCY Crossky C50 are open-ear clip-on earbuds that deliver solid everyday performance for a modest price. They combine a bass-leaning, practical sound with long battery life, multipoint connectivity, and a comfortable, secure fit that keeps you aware of your surroundings. While not aimed at audiophiles, they're a well-rounded, feature-packed option for budget-conscious listeners.
- Pro:Comfortable, secure open-ear clip design
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Pro:Multipoint pairing and Bluetooth 6.0
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Sound is more practical than premium
- Con:Touch controls may be sensitive
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