Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs Soundcore C30i: 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
Soundcore C30i
54Average
$65
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
- Soundcore C30i
HearWiki score
81
54
Sound
7.7
6.0
Battery
9.3
8.4
Calls
7.0
5.7
Value
9.2
5.8
Price (USD)
$60
$65
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 Soundcore C30i (2024). 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 IPX4.
- Bowie MC220262 yr newer
- C30i2024
What differsBowie MC2C30i
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
Bowie MC2C30i
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $65
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 54
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still 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
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 38 ms
- -
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 10 h
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- 30 h
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- 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
- touch
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- 5.7 g
- Case weight
- 52 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- A0102F00
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 2
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
Soundcore C30i
The Soundcore C30i are open-ear wireless earbuds designed for active use and situational awareness, offering a secure fit, long battery life, and dual-device connectivity at a budget-friendly price. While they keep you tuned into your surroundings and deliver clear mids and highs, their open design means little noise isolation and a bass response that may disappoint those seeking a fuller sound.
- Pro:Open-ear design provides excellent environmental awareness
- Pro:Long battery life of 10 hours, with 30 total using the case
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint for seamless dual-device pairing
- Con:No active noise cancellation and minimal passive isolation
- Con:Bass is weak due to the open-ear design
- Con:Comfort and fit can vary significantly based on ear shape
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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