Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs Baseus Eli Sport 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Baseus Bowie MC2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Baseus Bowie MC2 - Outstanding overall at around $60.
Open-Ear
Baseus Eli Sport 2
63Good
$47
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Baseus Bowie MC2 leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- Baseus Bowie MC2
- Baseus Eli Sport 2
HearWiki score
81
63
Sound
7.7
6.1
Battery
9.3
5.6
Calls
7.0
7.6
Value
9.2
8.0
Price (USD)
$60
$47
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 (2026) against Baseus Eli Sport 2 (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them.
- Bowie MC220261 yr newer
- Eli Sport 22025
What differsBowie MC2Eli Sport 2
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IP57
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
Bowie MC2Eli Sport 2
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $47
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 63
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 17 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 17 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 38 ms
- 58 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- -
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- 2 g
- Case weight
- 52 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IP57
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- A0102F00
- A0102703
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
Baseus Bowie MC2
The Baseus Bowie MC2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds that prioritize all-day comfort and a secure fit while delivering a rich, bass-forward sound signature. With LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and a long 60-hour total battery life, they offer strong value for under $100. The IP67 rating and Bluetooth 6.0 make them a durable and versatile choice for daily use.
- Pro:Excellent comfort and secure clip-on fit
- Pro:Rich, bass-forward sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Con:Sound lacks refinement and detail
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No wireless charging support
Baseus Eli Sport 2
The Baseus Eli Sport 2 offers an affordable, open-ear design with robust IP57 water resistance and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, including multipoint support. It provides a decent 8-hour battery life per charge and features LDAC support for higher-quality audio, though the sound signature leans thin and lacks bass. With a comfortable fit and button controls, it's a practical budget option for calls and active use, but the included app and EQ adjustments may help tailor the experience.
- Pro:Rugged IP57 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Supports LDAC and multipoint Bluetooth 6.0
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable open-ear fit
- Con:Sound is thin with minimal bass
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life is average for the category
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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