Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs SoundPEATS POP Clip2: 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
SoundPEATS POP Clip2
81Outstanding
$50
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- Baseus Bowie MC2
- SoundPEATS POP Clip2
HearWiki score
81
81
Sound
7.7
7.8
Battery
9.3
8.6
Calls
7.0
6.4
Value
9.2
9.6
Price (USD)
$60
$50
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.
- Bowie MC22026
- POP Clip22026
What differsBowie MC2POP Clip2
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX5
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
Bowie MC2POP Clip2
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 81
- 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
- -
- 30 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 38 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 15 m
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 10 h
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- 42 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 45 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- 10 min → 2 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
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- 5 g
- Case weight
- 52 g
- 47.7 g
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- A0102F00
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI 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
SoundPEATS POP Clip2
The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 are affordable open-ear clip-on earbuds that deliver solid audio quality, a comfortable secure fit, and strong battery life—up to 10 hours per charge and 42 hours with the case. They pack modern features like LDAC support, multipoint pairing, and IPX5 water resistance, making them a compelling value pick for budget-conscious listeners. While they're not class-leading in every way, they offer a well-rounded package for the price.
- Pro:Comfortable and secure clip-on fit
- Pro:Excellent battery life (10h + 42h case)
- Pro:LDAC and multipoint support
- Con:Bluetooth stability could be better
- Con:No ANC or transparency mode
- Con:Average microphone performance
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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