Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs Mpow BH660: 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
Mpow BH660
62Good
$33
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Baseus Bowie MC2 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- Baseus Bowie MC2
- Mpow BH660
HearWiki score
81
62
Sound
7.7
4.8
Battery
9.3
5.8
Calls
7.0
4.9
Value
9.2
7.2
Price (USD)
$60
$33
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?
New platform
Both shipped in 2026. The Baseus Bowie MC2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Water resistance IP67 against IPX8.
- Bowie MC22026
- BH6602026
What differsBowie MC2BH660
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX8
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
Bowie MC2BH660
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $33
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 62
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- bone conduction
- Driver type
- dynamic
- bone-conduction
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 38 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- -
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 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
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- 26 g
- Case weight
- 52 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX8
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- A0102F00
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
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
Mpow BH660
The Mpow BH660 is a budget-friendly bone-conduction headphone designed for open-ear listening, offering solid comfort for extended wear. It features Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity, an IPX8 waterproof rating, and a lightweight 26-gram build, making it suitable for workouts and water-based activities. With roughly 8 hours of battery life and support for SBC and AAC codecs, it delivers a practical, no-frills wireless audio experience.
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Excellent IPX8 waterproof rating for swimming and heavy sweat
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint for stable, multi-device use
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so ambient noise remains
- Con:Only one microphone may limit call clarity in noisy settings
- Con:Battery life is modest at 8 hours
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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