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8.1 / 10 Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test Baseus Bowie MC2 $60 at Amazon Pros Affordable
Comfortable, secure fit with upgraded slim C-ring and air cushions
Good sound for the price
They're equipped with Bluetooth 6.0 and are fully waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 rating
Physical button for playback and volume control
Solid battery life and decent voice-calling performance Cons Rounded case is a little slippery
Can distort a bit at higher volumes
Not too long after the release of Bose's premium-priced Ultra Open Earbuds, budget clip-on earbuds started appearing, and they sounded pretty mediocre and looked pretty cheap, too. But in the last several months, I've tested an increasing number of affordable versions of this new earring style of open true-wireless earbuds that sound surprisingly good. Case in point: Baseus' Bowie MC2 buds, which list for $80 but can be had for $60 after you apply an instant $20-off coupon on their product page at Amazon or the company's site.
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