Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2 Air
78Great
$35
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 Air vs SoundPEATS UU2 (POP Clip2): 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 UU2 (POP Clip2)
78Great
$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 UU2 (POP Clip2)
Sound7.5
Battery8.0
Calls7.5
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Baseus Bowie MC2 Air | SoundPEATS UU2 (POP Clip2) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-Ear | Open-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $35 | $50 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic driver | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 12 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 14 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 38 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 15 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 11.5 h | 10 h |
| Battery incl. case | 49 h | 42 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 45 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 2 g | 5 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 2 |
| Call noise reduction | - | AI ENC |
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 UU2 (POP Clip2)
The SoundPEATS UU2 (also known as POP Clip2) are open-ear clip-on earbuds that deliver a solid, balanced audio experience for the price. They stand out for their comfortable, secure fit, long battery life, and robust feature set including LDAC support and multipoint pairing. While not perfect, they offer strong value for those seeking a lightweight, secure open-ear option under $100.
- Pro:Comfortable and secure clip-on fit
- Pro:Good battery life (10 hours per charge, 42 with case)
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality audio
- Con:Bluetooth connectivity can be occasionally unstable
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Fit may require adjustment for optimal sound
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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