Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs QCY Crossky C30: 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
QCY Crossky C30
66Good
$38
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
- QCY Crossky C30
HearWiki score
81
66
Sound
7.7
6.1
Battery
9.3
5.8
Calls
7.0
6.8
Value
9.2
7.1
Price (USD)
$60
$38
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 5.4 and Top codec LDAC against SBC.
- Bowie MC22026
- Crossky C302026
What differsBowie MC2Crossky C30
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- LDAC
- SBC
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
Bowie MC2Crossky C30
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $38
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 66
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 10.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 38 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 5.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- 25 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- 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
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- 5 g
- Case weight
- 52 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- A0102F00
- T33
- 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
QCY Crossky C30
The QCY Crossky C30 is a budget-friendly open-ear earbud that prioritizes comfort and everyday practicality over premium features. It offers a solid, well-tuned sound for its price, along with Bluetooth 5.4, dual-device connectivity, and IPX4 sweat resistance, making it a reliable choice for casual listening. However, its modest 5.5-hour battery life, SBC-only codec support, and lack of noise cancellation keep it from being a standout in the category.
- Pro:Comfortable and secure open-ear fit
- Pro:Good value for the price
- Pro:Clear and pleasant sound tuning
- Con:Short battery life per charge (5.5 hours)
- Con:Only supports SBC codec, no AAC or aptX
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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