Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs Soundcore C50i: 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 C50i
70Good
$70
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
- Soundcore C50i
HearWiki score
81
70
Sound
7.7
7.2
Battery
9.3
7.0
Calls
7.0
8.4
Value
9.2
7.8
Price (USD)
$60
$70
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
Both shipped in 2026. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Baseus Bowie MC2 adds Water resistance IP67 against IP55.
- Bowie MC22026
- C50i2026
What differsBowie MC2C50i
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IP55
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
Bowie MC2C50i
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $70
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 70
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- 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
- -
- 14 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 86 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 38 ms
- -
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 7 h
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- 28 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 72 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- 10 min → 2 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
- 5.5 g
- Case weight
- 52 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- A0102F00
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 2
- 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
Soundcore C50i
The Soundcore C50i is a budget-friendly open-ear clip-on headphone that prioritizes secure fit and straightforward button controls. It offers a practical feature set for calls and casual listening, with a 7-hour battery per charge that extends to 28 hours with the case. While it lacks noise cancellation, its lightweight design and IP55 rating make it a durable option for active use.
- Pro:Secure clip-on fit for stability
- Pro:Simple, responsive button controls
- Pro:Natural call quality with dual mics
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Low sensitivity may require higher volume
- Con:No wireless charging support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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