Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2 Air
78Great
$35
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 Air vs SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Baseus Bowie MC2 Air comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Baseus Bowie MC2 Air - Great overall at around $35.
Open-Ear
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro
68Good
$50
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Baseus Bowie MC2 Air
Sound7.5
Battery8.0
Calls6.5
Value9.0
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro
Sound6.5
Battery7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Baseus Bowie MC2 Air | SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-Ear | Open-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $35 | $50 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic driver | 12mm Dual-Magnet Driver |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 12 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 14 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 38 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 11.5 h | 6 h |
| Battery incl. case | 49 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 32 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| ANC type | - | none |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 2 g | 5.85 g |
| Case weight | - | 47.34 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | - |
What reviewers said
Baseus Bowie MC2 Air
The Baseus Bowie MC2 Air are budget-friendly open-ear clip earbuds that deliver a surprisingly full sound and a secure, comfortable fit for workouts. They pack a strong feature set for the price, including Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and IP67 water resistance, though they lack active noise cancellation and wireless charging. Call quality in windy conditions is a noted weak spot, but overall they offer excellent value for the money.
- Pro:Secure and comfortable clip-on fit for active use
- Pro:Full, unexpected sound quality for an open-ear design
- Pro:Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC and multipoint support
- Con:Call quality suffers in windy conditions
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No wireless charging support
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro
The SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro are open-ear wireless earbuds designed for active users who want to stay aware of their surroundings. They offer a lightweight, secure clip-on fit, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and a solid feature set including quick charging and IPX5 water resistance. While they provide good value with a 24-hour total battery life and customizable EQ, they lack active noise cancellation and have a modest six-hour per-charge runtime.
- Pro:Lightweight and secure open-ear design
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity
- Pro:Quick charge provides 2 hours from a 10-minute charge
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life is modest at 6 hours per charge
- Con:Sound quality may lack bass depth compared to in-ear models
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