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Baseus Bowie WM01 TWS

Baseus Bowie WM01 TWS

By Baseus · Budget Wireless Earbuds · Audio & Electronics · More from Baseus

  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • TWS true wireless
  • Sport ear-hook fit
  • HD call microphone
  • Ultra-lightweight design

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Summary

Entry-level true-wireless earbuds with a pocketable USB-C case and a manufacturer rating of about five hours per charge. Check which revision you are getting before buying: older WM01 units use Bluetooth 5.0, while the current Bowie listing uses Bluetooth 5.3, and the two are not proven identical.

Strengths

  • Small travel or backup package with USB-C charging and straightforward pairing.
  • Simple controls and usable single-earbud mode for podcasts and short calls.
  • Low purchase price: Baseus lists $29.99 and TonePier lists $24.99 (2026).
  • Some owners find spoken-word audio comfortable at this price.
  • Stable Bluetooth connection and fast pairing reported across reviews.

Weaknesses

  • No verified IP rating, no ANC, no multipoint and no documented volume gesture.
  • Case charging failures and one-sided battery decay appear in owner reports after months of use.
  • Sealed batteries with no official replacement parts or single-bud spares.
  • Touch gestures differ between revisions, so online instructions may not match your pair.
  • The official Baseus SKU is sold out, and third-party listings may be a different revision.
  • Poor music audio quality and white noise during playback are reported for the in-ear variant.

Verified specifications

ModelBaseus Bowie WM01, current US SKU A00027001117-Z1-1. Older Encok WM01 and reseller WM01 (NE) variants are related names, not proven identical.
Form factorTWS true wireless earbuds; the manufacturer page markets a sport ear-hook fit, while the manual pictures ordinary silicone-tip in-ears with no hook part in the box.
Bluetooth5.3 in the newer manual; 10 m nominal range in unobstructed conditions. Older manuals describe 5.0.
MicrophoneHD call microphone (manufacturer page).
Battery40 mAh (0.148 Wh) per earbud; 300 mAh (1.11 Wh) case. About 5 h music at 70% volume; 22-25 h including case recharges; about 1.5 h to recharge.
ChargingUSB-C. Case input 5 V / 300 mA; earbud input 5 V / 80 mA in the newer booklet (older booklet lists 5 V / 50 mA per bud). No wireless charging verified.
Audio20 Hz-20 kHz manufacturer response range. Older units tested with SBC; the current 5.3 codec list was not published in the checked manual.
Controls (5.3 manual)double tap either bud for play/pause or answer/end call; hold left about 1.5 s for previous track, right about 1.5 s for next; triple tap for voice assistant; hold either side about 1.5 s to reject calls.
Passive isolation only. No ANC and no verified IP rating for the current SKU.
In the box (5.3 manual)two earbuds, USB-C case, four silicone tip sizes, short USB cable, manual, warranty card. No ear hooks are listed, despite promotional “soft ear hooks” wording.
Single-earbud use is supported; this is not multipoint and does not mix two host devices.
MaterialABS (manual). Consumption current: about 8 mA per earbud and 96 mA for the case.
Drivernot published for this variant; sources disagree (8 mm, 10 mm and 12.4 mm).
Multipointsources disagree (one unverified article says yes; HearWiki says no).
Full research notes and sources

Which revision you are buying

The current Baseus US listing is Bowie WM01, SKU A00027001117-Z1-1, with a manual that states Bluetooth 5.3. Retailers and second-hand listings often blur these names, so match the printed manual and packaging to the pair in hand. A Bluetooth version number alone does not imply multipoint or better range through walls.

Battery life and charging

The official estimate is about five hours of music at 70% volume, 22-25 hours including case recharges, and about 1.5 hours to recharge. Phone calls and high volume can shorten runtime, and the case adds several cycles but each stretch is still short. When one earbud dies in 10-15 minutes while the other lasts, that is a battery fault rather than normal imbalance.

Sound, calls and comfort

Older reviewers described flat or dull bass and unremarkable treble, with some call echo. Ear shape, tips and revision all affect the result, and no current 5.3 frequency-response or microphone-in-noise measurement was found. Passive isolation depends on choosing the right tip size among the four supplied. Touch surfaces can trigger while adjusting fit, and no independently confirmed volume gesture was found for this revision. An AI-generated retail article claims IPX5, 10 mm drivers, 6 h/24 h battery and multipoint, but it conflicts with the manual and HearWiki and is unverified.

Reliability and support

Owner reports describe a case that only charges buds while plugged in, a right bud that never lights up out of the case, and rapid one-sided battery decay after one month to two years. These are firsthand accounts with no technician diagnosis or failure-rate data. Baseus states a general 18-24 month warranty depending on model and channel, with exclusions for misuse, falls, water damage and unauthorized resellers. Direct-shop terms conflict between 7 business days no-reason returns and 30 business days for defects versus 14 days in the FAQ; confirm which applies before ordering. Contact the seller first for retailer purchases; care@baseus.com is the published support email, and the shop FAQ also lists +1 800 220 8056. No population-level failure rate was published.

Repairs, parts and running costs

No scheduled disposable filters, cartridges, replaceable power cells or subscription parts. The earbuds use sealed rechargeable batteries and removable silicone ear tips. No official individual left/right bud, case or battery replacement SKU or US price was found, so a failed bud usually means a warranty claim or replacing the matched set. Silicone tips come in four sizes in the box; replace when torn, deformed, loose or unhygienic. A standard USB-C cable can replace a lost one. Required recurring subscription or software fee: $0 per year. Nominal battery energies total 1.406 Wh; if a complete equivalent recharge of those reservoirs occurred 100 times a year, that is 0.1406 kWh, about $0.03 at an assumed $0.20 per kWh before charging losses. Replacing a pair at the manufacturer-listed $29.99 after two years would be about $15 a year simple amortization, but two years is not an established average lifespan.

US asking prices dated 2026-10-26: Baseus lists $29.99 but marks the SKU sold out; TonePier lists $24.99 with a seller warranty; Baseus.io lists legacy Encok WM01 (NE) at $29.95. A cached Walmart Business listing at $9.99 could not be verified live. Baseus Bowie E20 lists $15 (compare-at $29.99) sold out with 33 hours total and IPX5. JLab GO POP+ sits near $24.99 in selected colors with 35+ hours and app support; Soundcore P20i lists $23.99 with up to 10 h 30 min per bud and 30 h case. The WM01 competes mainly on small size and low cost. At $26-30 or above, value is weak unless you specifically want this form factor. At $15-22, it is reasonable as a spare pair if the SKU and warranty are verified.

Is it worth it?

Buy it as a cheap backup or travel pair when the exact Bowie 5.3 SKU and a clear warranty are confirmed. Skip it for calls in noisy streets, gym use needing water resistance, long uninterrupted listening, or any use needing ANC, multipoint or verified IP protection. For a primary daily pair, the JLab and Soundcore options at similar prices offer more documented battery and app support.

Which model this is

This page covers the Baseus Bowie WM01 true-wireless earbuds, current US SKU A00027001117-Z1-1, with Bluetooth 5.3 per the newer manual. It is not the older Encok WM01 (Bluetooth 5.0), WM01 Plus, WM02 or other Bowie models. No Amazon listing or ASIN was verified in the research, so match on the SKU and the printed manual. The manufacturer page advertises soft ear hooks, but the 5.3 manual lists no hook part in the box.

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