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Baseus Bowie MC2 vs QCY Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Baseus Bowie MC2 vs QCY Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score 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 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime
HearWiki score
81
-
Sound
7.7
-
Battery
9.3
-
Calls
7.0
-
Value
9.2
-
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

Baseus Bowie MC2 (2026) against QCY Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime (2024). The Baseus Bowie MC2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LDAC against SBC.

  • Bowie MC220262 yr newer
  • Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime2024
What differsBowie MC2Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Top codec
LDAC
SBC

Everyday features

Custom EQ
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP67
IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Bowie MC2Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$60
$38
HearWiki score
81
Not scored
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
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
Impedance
-
50 Ω
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
38 ms
60 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
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
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
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 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime

The QCY Crossky C30 are lightweight open-ear clip earbuds designed for all-day comfort and awareness of your surroundings. They feature a 10.8mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and a total of 25 hours of playback with the charging case. With touch controls, app support, and an IPX4 rating, they're a budget-friendly option for active listeners.

  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable open-ear design
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case (25 hours total)
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec
  • Con:Battery life per charge is just 5.5 hours

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