Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs Soundcore V20i: 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 V20i
70Good
$40
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Baseus Bowie MC2 leads on 3 of 6 measures.
- Baseus Bowie MC2
- Soundcore V20i
HearWiki score
81
70
Sound
7.7
6.5
Battery
9.3
7.7
Calls
7.0
7.2
Value
9.2
9.2
Price (USD)
$60
$40
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 V20i (2025). The Baseus Bowie MC2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LDAC against AAC.
- Bowie MC220261 yr newer
- V20i2025
What differsBowie MC2V20i
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Companion app.
Specifications
Bowie MC2V20i
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 70
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 2× 16 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 16 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 38 ms
- -
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- 36 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- 10 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- 9.3 g
- Case weight
- 52 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- A0102F00
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- 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 V20i
The Soundcore V20i are affordable open-ear wireless earbuds designed for active use, offering a secure and comfortable fit, solid IP55 water resistance, and a long total battery life of 36 hours with the case. While their sound is not the most exciting, they provide stable Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, multipoint support, and a customizable EQ via the app, making them a strong value for budget-conscious listeners.
- Pro:Comfortable, secure open-ear fit
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance
- Con:Sound quality is underwhelming
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No wireless charging
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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