True Wireless
Baseus Bowie WM02 Plus
68Good
$24
Full review dataBaseus Bowie WM02 Plus vs Soundcore P31i/R60i NC: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore P31i/R60i NC comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore P31i/R60i NC - Great overall at around $27.
True Wireless
Soundcore P31i/R60i NC
78Great
$27
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Baseus Bowie WM02 Plus
Sound6.5
Battery7.5
Calls6.5
Value8.0
Soundcore P31i/R60i NC
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls7.0
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | Baseus Bowie WM02 Plus | Soundcore P31i/R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $24 | $27 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | - | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | - | 14.2 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 50 h | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min | 60 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 10 min = 3.5 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Google Fast Pair |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 3.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Water resistance | none | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
What reviewers said
Baseus Bowie WM02 Plus
The Baseus Bowie WM02 Plus is an ultra-affordable true wireless earbud that prioritizes battery endurance, offering a much larger charging case capacity than the standard model for a combined 50 hours of playback. It pairs Bluetooth 5.x with SBC only, but compensates with quick charging, touch controls, app-based EQ, and a lightweight, comfortable design. While it lacks ANC and multipoint, its sub-$25 price and strong stamina make it a solid budget pick for casual listeners.
- Pro:Outstanding total battery life (50h with case)
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Fast charging: 10 minutes gives 2 hours of playback
- Con:Only SBC codec, no AAC or aptX support
- Con:No active noise cancellation or multipoint connectivity
- Con:Earbud battery life is modest at 5 hours per charge
Soundcore P31i/R60i NC
The Soundcore P31i/R60i NC delivers exceptional value in the budget TWS market, combining adaptive noise cancellation, solid battery life, and a lively, customizable sound profile. It also includes handy extras like multipoint connectivity, transparency mode, and real-time translation, making it a well-rounded pick for under $50.
- Pro:Outstanding price-to-performance ratio
- Pro:Engaging and adjustable sound with EQ
- Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Average battery life with ANC on
- Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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