ZDNET's key takeaways The Baseus MC1 earbuds are availble now on Amazon for $69
Although the sound of the MC1 earbuds won't blow you away, the comfort and ease of control make up for it
You really need to use the Baseus app to get the most out of these earbuds. $69.99 at Amazon
The Baseus Bowie MC1 earbuds are now on sale at Amazon for $50, down 29% from the usual price of $69.
I've been wooed to the dark side of clip-on earbuds. I resisted the urge for a long time, but eventually could fight it no more. I originally hesitated for fear the clip-on style would fail me for two reasons: sweat and slippage.
You see, I require a certain kind of earbud when running because I sweat profusely. I've destroyed earbuds, had my ear canals fill up with sweat, and even lost a bud during a long run.
Also: I replaced my Bose Ultra Open with these Shokz headphones - they're better for less money
So, after realizing that clip-on earbuds wouldn't succumb to those issues, I was willing to try them. After a few weeks of using a pair of Soundpeats PearlClip Pro earbuds, I received a pair of Baseus MC1 clip-on earbuds and took them for their maiden voyage.
The MC1 buds sell for $69 on Amazon, $20 more than the Soundpeats. Are they worth it? Let's find out.
My experience
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