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Baseus Bowie MC1 Pro vs SoundPEATS POP Clip2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the SoundPEATS POP Clip2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: SoundPEATS POP Clip2 - Outstanding overall at around $50.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

SoundPEATS POP Clip2 leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • Baseus Bowie MC1 Pro
  • SoundPEATS POP Clip2
HearWiki score
78
81
Sound
7.5
7.8
Battery
6.7
8.6
Calls
6.4
6.4
Value
8.0
9.6
Price (USD)
$70
$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

SoundPEATS POP Clip2 (2026) against Baseus Bowie MC1 Pro (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them.

  • Bowie MC1 Pro2025
  • POP Clip220261 yr newer
What differsBowie MC1 ProPOP Clip2

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP67
IPX5

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Bowie MC1 ProPOP Clip2
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$70
$50
HearWiki score
78
81
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
10.8 mm dynamic
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10.8 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
60 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
15 m
Battery life
9 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
42 h
Full charge time
60 min
45 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 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
both
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
3 g
5 g
Case weight
42 g
47.7 g
Water resistance
IP67
IPX5
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
A0102503
-
Microphones
4
2
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie MC1 Pro

The Baseus Bowie MC1 Pro is a budget-friendly open-ear headphone that prioritizes comfort and durability, featuring a secure fit and IP67 water resistance for active use. It supports modern connectivity with Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC codec for high-res audio, and multipoint pairing, while offering a solid 9 hours of playback per charge. The sound is well-tuned for casual listening, making it a practical choice for workouts and daily commutes.

  • Pro:Comfortable and secure open-ear fit
  • Pro:IP67 water and dust resistance
  • Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 9 hours
  • 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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