Open-Ear
Baseus Bowie MC2
81Outstanding
$60
Full review dataBaseus Bowie MC2 vs TOZO Open Buds: 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
TOZO Open Buds
67Good
$60
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
- TOZO Open Buds
HearWiki score
81
67
Sound
7.7
6.7
Battery
9.3
7.4
Calls
7.0
5.4
Value
9.2
7.4
Price (USD)
$60
$60
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 TOZO Open Buds (2024). The Baseus Bowie MC2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3 and Top codec LDAC against AAC.
- Bowie MC220262 yr newer
- Open Buds2024
What differsBowie MC2Open Buds
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX6
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
Bowie MC2Open Buds
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $60
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 67
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 14.2 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 14.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 38 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13 h
- 12 h
- Battery incl. case
- 60 h
- 42 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 3 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- 10.5 g
- Case weight
- 52 g
- 62 g
- Water resistance
- IP67
- IPX6
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- A0102F00
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- noise-cancelling mic
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
TOZO Open Buds
The TOZO Open Buds are an open-ear wireless option that prioritizes comfort, long playback, and everyday practicality over audiophile sound. With 14.2 mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, and multipoint support, they offer a reliable and convenient experience for sports or casual listening, though real-world battery life may vary from the quoted figures. Sound is decent for the category but not exceptional, making them a solid value pick rather than a high-fidelity choice.
- Pro:Comfortable open-ear fit for long wear
- Pro:Long total playback with charging case
- Pro:Multipoint and Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connections
- Con:Sound quality is only decent, not outstanding
- Con:Real-world battery life may fall short of claims
- Con:No active noise cancellation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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