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Baseus Bowie H1i Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:100 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Baseus Bowie H1i Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

8.7

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

★Better than 99% of headphones
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

52%

9.2

Sound

20%

8.3

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

9.6

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

★Better than 99% of headphones
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,064 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 72% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Baseus Bowie H1i

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

52%

9.2

Sound

20%

8.3

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

9.6

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

8.7
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,064 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Baseus Bowie H1i has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 69.1% of products in this category.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
9.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

9.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.3
Bluetooth version
5.3
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.3, newer Bluetooth version than 88.7% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
38 ms
Audio latency
38 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 38 ms, lower audio latency than 91.9% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
100 hours
Battery life
100 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 100 hours, higher battery life than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
70 hours
Battery life with ANC
70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 70 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Battery capacity
600 mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Baseus
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
226 g
Weight
226 g
This pair of headphones weighs 226 g, heavier than 52.9% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Baseus Bowie H1i vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Head tracking support
    Head tracking
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 112 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    38 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (38 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    38 ms vs 150 ms
  • 24.2% better value for money
    Baseus Bowie H1i has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (9.03 vs 7.3).
    9.03 vs 7.27
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Baseus Bowie H1i is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 32 mm more spacious earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    76 mm
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (76 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    76 mm vs 44 mm
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    40,000 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 70 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    100 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (100 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    100 hours vs 30 hours
  • 40 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    70 hours vs 30 hours
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Wireless charging support
    Wireless charging
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 112 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    38 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (38 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    38 ms vs 150 ms
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Adaptive support
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • LE Audio support
    Bluetooth LE Audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • LHDC support
    LHDC
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports LHDC, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.1% of headphones support LHDC.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Head tracking support
    Head tracking
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Find-my-headphones feature
    Find my headphones
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports find-my-headphones features, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.7% of headphones support Find My Headphones.
  • 7 newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2023 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    July 2023
    2023 vs 2016
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    1 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    100 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    95 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    1 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    100 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    95 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,064 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Baseus Bowie H1i

  • Exceptional battery life, with users and manufacturer reporting up to 100 hours of playback
  • Great value for money, frequently cited as one of the best budget ANC options available
  • High sound quality for the price, described by users as crisp, clear, and having good vocal performance
  • Lightweight and comfortable design, including soft ear pads suitable for extended use even with glasses
  • Supports Multipoint connection, allowing users to connect to two devices simultaneously
  • Visually appealing and modern aesthetic with multiple color options like green, black, and white

What we don't like about Baseus Bowie H1i

  • Below-average Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that struggles to block out louder environmental sounds compared to premium models
  • Lacking bass response, which some reviewers found to be weak or insufficient for bass-heavy genres
  • Average microphone quality that can struggle with background noise during calls
  • Limited volume levels; some users noted they wish the headphones could get louder
  • Audio can sound tinny or become muffled when played at maximum volume
  • No transparency mode, making it difficult to hear surroundings without removing the headphones

Verdict

The Baseus Bowie H1i are budget-friendly, over-ear wireless headphones featuring Bluetooth 5.3, dual Hi-Res audio certification, 40mm dynamic drivers, and a remarkable 100-hour battery life (70 hours with ANC off), designed for extended comfort. They offer active noise cancellation (ANC), 3D spatial acoustics, 0.038s low-latency mode, and app-based EQ customization, making them versatile for work and travel. Main pros include exceptional battery longevity, a lightweight (227g) design, and a balanced sound profile for the price point. Cons include underwhelming active noise cancellation that struggles with low-frequency sounds, a lack of deep bass, and a slightly fragile build quality compared to higher-end models.

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