Baseus Bowie M2 Plus TWS
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- Bluetooth 5.2
- 10 m communication range
- 5 h playtime at 70% volume
- 25-30 h playtime with charging case
- 40 mAh earbud / 400 mAh charging case battery
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Summary
A budget in-ear true-wireless earbud from Baseus with hybrid ANC, transparency mode, multipoint pairing and wireless charging. Check the buying channel before you pay: Baseus listed it at $39.99 and sold out, while baseustech.com listed $12.00 with stock, and independent testing is limited to one hands-on review.
Strengths
- Hybrid ANC with a manufacturer claim of up to -42 dB reduction, plus a transparency mode.
- Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint pairing for two devices at once.
- Baseus app offers EQ presets, custom EQ, gesture customization and a low-latency toggle.
- Wireless and USB-C charging, with a 10-minute charge giving 2 hours of playback.
- Wear detection auto-pauses and resumes playback.
Weaknesses
- No on-ear volume control; volume is handled on the phone.
- No battery-percentage indicator on the charging case.
- IPX5 water resistance comes only from third-party listings, not Baseus.
- Owners report one earbud connecting alone after about two months.
- One side dying after roughly three months was reported by an owner.
- A charging case that would not charge was reported by an owner.
Verified specifications
| Model name | Bowie M2+ (“Bowie M2 Plus”). |
|---|---|
| SKU | NGTW190001. |
| Form factor | In Ear, true wireless. |
| Connectivity | Wireless, Bluetooth 5.2. |
| Communication range | 10 meters. |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz-20 kHz. |
| Impedance | 33 Ω. |
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic, one per side. |
| Audio codecs | SBC, AAC. |
| Multipoint pairing (two devices simultaneously): Yes. | |
| Latency | 38 ms (0.038 s), per third-party listings; not stated on the Baseus product page. |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes, adaptive; manufacturer claim of up to -42 dB reduction. |
| Transparency mode | Yes. |
| Call microphones | 4 MEMS microphones with ENC call noise reduction. |
| Controls | Touch (tap/long-press); no on-ear volume adjustment. |
| Wear detection | Auto play/pause on put-on/take-off. |
| Voice assistant | Yes. |
| Companion app | Baseus app with EQ presets/custom EQ, gesture customization, ANC mode selection, low-latency toggle, and find-earbuds alarm (effective about 35 hours). |
| Quick charge | 10 minutes → 2 hours playback. |
| Water resistance | IPX5 per third-party listings; not stated on the Baseus product page or in the manual. |
| Charging interface | USB-C; wireless charging supported. |
| Music playing time | 5 hours (volume at 70%). |
| Playtime with charging case | 25-30 hours. |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh / 0.148 Wh per earbud; 400 mAh / 1.48 Wh charging case. |
| Charging time | about 1 hour wired; about 1.5 hours wireless. |
| Charging inputs | DC 5 V, 80 mA (earbud); DC 5 V, 600 mA (case); consumption 10 mA (earbud) / 160 mA (case). |
| Materials | ABS + PC. |
| Dimensions | Baseus lists package dimensions of 2.4 × 0.9 × 1.9 in and item weight of 7.4 oz; a third-party retailer lists 7 × 4.25 × 1.5 in and 42.5 g, which may be a different measurement. |
| Package contents | not fully specified; a review photo shows a USB-C charging cable and ear tips in different sizes. |
| Warranty | 18-24 months, depending on order date; 7-day no-reason return in original condition; 30-day after-sales service for manufacturing defects. |
Full research notes and sources
Sound and noise cancelling
The only hands-on review (AppleInsider) reported effective ANC and transparency mode, app-based EQ with presets and custom profiles, and occasional volume variation in one earbud during vigorous movement. HearWiki gives an aggregated score of 71/100 (sound 6.5, noise cancelling 6.4, battery 5.6, calls 6.2, value 7.2), paraphrased from a single source rather than an original hands-on test. The -42 dB ANC figure is a manufacturer claim with no independent measurement found. No exact-model tests were found from RTINGS, Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, CNET, or PCMag.
Battery life
Baseus states 5 hours of music at 70% volume and 25-30 hours with the charging case, from 40 mAh earbud and 400 mAh case batteries. A 10-minute charge gives 2 hours of playback, with a full wired charge taking about 1 hour and a wireless charge about 1.5 hours. HearWiki rates battery at 5.6 out of 10. Owners did not report battery life directly; the main battery-related complaint is a charging case that would not charge.
Controls and app
Touch controls cover tap and long-press actions but no on-ear volume adjustment. Wear detection auto-pauses and resumes playback. The Baseus app handles EQ presets and custom profiles, gesture customization, ANC mode selection, a low-latency toggle, and a find-earbuds alarm effective for about 35 hours. AppleInsider noted the app may not readily recognize the earbuds and may require a case reset. The charging case has no battery-percentage indicator.
Durability and warranty
Owner reports are few and self-selected: after about two months only one earbud could connect at a time despite both being fully charged; a charging case that would not charge; and one side (right) stopping working, with one owner seeing the same failure on a second unit after about three months. AppleInsider also noted a slightly wobbly case lid. No prevalence or defect-rate data was found.
Baseus states warranty periods range from 18 to 24 months, with orders placed on or after 2024-01-01 subject to the 18-24 month period. Warranty claims for online purchases should first go to the purchase channel or platform. The product page states a 7-day no-reason return in original condition and 30-day after-sales service for manufacturing defects. Refunds are processed within 3 business days after warehouse receipt and may take 7-15 business days to appear. Shipping is free over $20 and $6.90 under $20, with delivery typically 3-8 business days to most US addresses. Baseus support is reachable at care@baseus.com or +1 800 220 8056, Monday-Friday 10:00-18:00 UTC-5. Maintenance per the manual: keep charging contacts clean; ambient temperature 0-45 °C; do not immerse in water.
Is it worth it?
At about $12-$20: strong value if the ANC and call claims hold, but the durability signals and lack of independent testing are the main caution. At about $20-$35: fair-to-good value; compare against tested alternatives on sound and ANC. At $35-$45: fair; the feature set is competitive but the lack of independent tests and small owner-report durability concerns weigh against it. Above $45: weak unless specific features such as wireless charging, multipoint or the Baseus app are required. Baseus listed the earbuds at $39.99 on its US product page and showed them as sold out. baseustech.com listed $12.00 against a $39.99 original price with 1000 in stock. HearWiki lists a $30 typical price. Baseus’s own support manual-download list did not list “Bowie M2 Plus” among the checked models; a 4-page user manual for this model is available via ManualsLib.
Which model this is
This page covers the Baseus Bowie M2 Plus TWS wireless earbuds, model name “Bowie M2+”, SKU NGTW190001, an in-ear true-wireless model with Bluetooth 5.2 sold by Baseus. Do not merge with other Baseus Bowie models (Bowie M2, M2s, M2 Pro, M3, MC-series, E-series) or unrelated Baseus earbuds.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- Baseus Bowie M2 Plus TWS Wireless Earbuds product page
- Baseus Warranty Information
- Baseus Support Center manual download list
- Baseus Bowie M2+ User Manual (ManualsLib)
Independent reviews:
Owner reports:
- Baseus bowie m2+ problem (r/BaseusGlobal)
- Bowie M2 Not Working (r/Baseus)
- Baseus Bowie M2 Low Battery (r/Baseus)
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