Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs EarFun Clip 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
EarFun Clip 2
74Great
$70
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Baseus Bowie MC2 leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Baseus Bowie MC2
- EarFun Clip 2
HearWiki score
81
74
Sound
7.7
6.5
Battery
9.3
9.0
Calls
7.0
6.6
Value
9.2
8.8
Price (USD)
$60
$70
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
Both shipped in 2026. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them.
- Bowie MC22026
- Clip 22026
What differsBowie MC2Clip 2
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IP55
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
Bowie MC2Clip 2
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $70
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 74
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 38 ms
- 55 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 11 h
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- -
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- 10 min → 2.5 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- 5.5 g
- Case weight
- 52 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- A0102F00
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- 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
EarFun Clip 2
The EarFun Clip 2 delivers a balanced, detailed open-ear sound with a secure sports-oriented fit, making it a strong budget pick. It offers long battery life, clear call quality, and broad wireless features for the price, though comfort and connection stability during intense movement can be hit or miss.
- Pro:Excellent battery life
- Pro:Balanced and detailed sound
- Pro:Good call clarity with four mics
- Con:Fit may feel less comfortable for some
- Con:Connection can be less stable during running
- Con:Not for bass-heavy listeners
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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