Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS
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- ANC up to -48 dB
- Up to 8 h playtime per charge (140 h with case)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- IPX6 water resistance
- 4-mic ENC calls
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Summary
A budget true wireless earbud with ANC rated up to -48 dB (Baseus lab), about 8 hours of playtime per charge and roughly 130-140 hours total with its 2500 mAh case. Check the case size before you buy: it is large and heavy and not pocket-friendly.
Strengths
- Battery life is the standout: about 8 hours per charge and roughly 130-140 hours with the case.
- Bluetooth multipoint connects two devices at once.
- IPX6 water resistance and a low-latency 38 ms gaming mode.
- Baseus rates a 24-month warranty plus lifetime tech support per the manual.
Weaknesses
- The charging case is large and heavy and not pocket-friendly.
- No wireless charging and no in-ear detection.
- Call quality suffers in wind and noisy environments.
- Default tuning is warm and bassy with recessed treble.
- ANC can be uneven between ears on the non-Pro unit.
- Owner threads report earbuds not charging after being fully drained.
Verified specifications
| Bluetooth | 5.3. |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC and AAC (SBC more power-efficient; AAC better quality, higher drain). |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz. |
| ANC | up to -48 dB maximum (Baseus lab); three presets (indoor, outdoor, commuting) plus manual strength 1-10 via the Baseus app. |
| Transparency mode | yes. |
| Calls | 4-microphone ENC (2 per earbud) with AI call noise reduction. |
| Microphone sensitivity | -42 dB +/- 3 dB. |
| Signal-to-noise ratio |
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| Distortion | <= 5%. |
| Speaker impedance | 33 to 100 ohm. |
| Low-latency gaming mode | 38 ms. |
| Multipoint connection | yes, two devices. |
| Water resistance | IPX6 (water only; no dust protection). |
| Battery per earbud | 50 mAh. |
| Case battery | 2500 mAh. |
| Playtime per charge | about 8 hours (ANC off, 70% volume); about 5.5 hours with ANC on. |
| Total playtime with case | about 130-140 hours. |
| Rapid charge | 2 hours of playtime after a 10-minute charge (Baseus lab). |
| Full charge time | about 3 hours via Type-C. |
| Communication distance | about 8-10 m. |
| App | Baseus app with 11-12 EQ presets plus custom EQ, gesture remapping, ANC mode selection, low-latency toggle, find-earbud beep, and per-earbud and case battery levels. |
| In-ear detection | no. |
| Wireless charging case | no (USB-C only). |
| Materials | ABS + PC. |
| Weight | 107 g (about 3.77 oz); case 243 g. |
| Included in box | fast charging case, earbuds (L and R), Type-C charging cable, user manual, warranty card; ear tips in three sizes. |
| Power input | earbuds DC 5 V / 100 mA; case DC 5 V / 1200 mA. |
| RF output power | 5.50 dBm (EU); frequency band 2.402-2.480 GHz. |
Full research notes and sources
Battery life and charging
The case holds a 2500 mAh battery that can recharge the earbuds about 15-16 times, for roughly 130-140 hours total, and each charge lasts about 8 hours (about 5.5 with ANC on). A 10-minute charge gives about 2 hours of playtime, and a full case charge takes about 3 hours over Type-C. Reviewers note that cleaning the charging contact pins in both case and earbuds helps maintain charging, and that hot or salt water should be avoided. Owners on Reddit report occasional cases where the earbuds stop charging after being fully drained; a factory reset (case open, earbuds in case, long-press the case button for 5 seconds until the indicator flashes three times) is the documented recovery step.
Sound and ANC
The earbuds use a 13 mm driver (TechXReviews; the manufacturer does not state a driver size) with a 20 Hz to 20 kHz range and SBC and AAC codecs. Reviewers describe surprisingly good sound for the price, with louder bass and a wider soundstage than a $100 comparison set, plus solid ANC that cuts constant and brighter noises. The default tuning is warm and bassy with recessed treble; Scarbir recommends a custom EQ of 0, 0, 0, 0, +3, +4, +3 to add treble and presence. The -48 dB ANC figure is a Baseus lab maximum and may vary by scenario; reviewers describe it qualitatively rather than measuring it. Wind noise is a recurring problem, and ANC can leave more noise on one side than the MA10 Pro.
Calls and connectivity
Calls use 4-microphone ENC with AI call noise reduction. Call quality is good in quiet environments, but wind and footsteps are audible on the move, and some reviewers found it hard to hear their own voice. Transparency mode passes chatter but not full conversations. Bluetooth multipoint connects two devices, low-latency gaming mode is rated at 38 ms, and communication distance is about 8-10 m. There is no in-ear detection, so playback does not pause when an earbud is removed.
Durability, water resistance and warranty
Baseus states a 24-month warranty plus lifetime tech support in the manual, while the baseus.com page shows a “Hassle-Free Warranty” without a stated term. The baseus.com policy also lists a 7-day no-reason return and a 30-day after-sales guarantee for defects, with free return, exchange and repair within the warranty period. Maintenance is limited to cleaning the charging contact pins and keeping the earbuds dry.
Is it worth it?
Reviewers reported street prices in the roughly $20-40 range at the time of their reviews, and baseus.com listed the MA10 at $39.99 while showing “Sold out / Notify Me When Available” at this check. At about $30 or less it is a strong value; $31-40 is good value; above about $40, compare alternatives such as Soundcore or SoundPEATS models. Value drivers are the long battery life, solid ANC for the price, IPX6, multipoint and the low-latency mode. Value drags are the bulky case, no wireless charging, no in-ear detection, call quality in noise and the treble-light default tuning.
Which model this is
This page covers the original Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS true wireless earbuds, manufactured by Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co., Ltd. Model No. printed in the manual is “Baseus Bowie MA10” (OCR of the scanned manual renders it as “MA10”/“MALO”). SKU on the baseus.com product page is NGTW360001. FCC ID is 2A482-MA10. The manual and photos are for the black variant; color and finish variants are not documented in the sources read. Do not confuse it with the Baseus Bowie MA10 Pro / MA10S, which have a smaller case and add LDAC, spatial audio and wireless charging. Manufacturer support: hotline +1 800 220 8056 (US), email care@baseus.com, website baseus.com.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds (manufacturer page)
- Baseus Support Center - Manuals & Downloads
- Baseus Bowie MA10 User Manual (PDF)
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