Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs Hakii CPODS: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Baseus Bowie MC2 vs Hakii CPODS, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Open-Ear
Hakii CPODS
Not yet scored
$71
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
- Hakii CPODS
HearWiki score
81
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Sound
7.7
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Battery
9.3
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Calls
7.0
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Value
9.2
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Price (USD)
$60
$71
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
The Baseus Bowie MC2 is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- Bowie MC220262 yr newer
- CPODS2024
Specifications
Bowie MC2CPODS
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $71
- HearWiki score
- 81
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
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- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Latency
- 38 ms
- -
- Battery life
- 13 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- -
- Case weight
- 52 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP67
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- A0102F00
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- -
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
Hakii CPODS
The Hakii CPODS are open-ear wireless earbuds aimed at active users, prioritizing a stable fit and comfort during workouts or everyday tasks. They skip active noise cancellation in favor of an open design that lets ambient sound in, making them a straightforward choice for those who value situational awareness and simplicity.
- Pro:Secure, stable fit for vigorous activities
- Pro:Open-ear design keeps ears unblocked and aware of surroundings
- Pro:Wireless convenience without cable clutter
- Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:Sound isolation is minimal due to open-ear design
- Con:Battery life may be limited compared to sealed earbuds
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