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Baseus Bowie H2 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:33 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Baseus Bowie H2 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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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%

8.3

Technical score

20%

6.5

User score

★Better than 91% of headphones
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
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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%

8.7

Sound

20%

9.6

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

6.2

Battery

4%

8.6

Calls & Controls

★Better than 95% of headphones
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 10
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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%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 12 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.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Baseus Bowie H2

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
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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%

8.7

Sound

20%

9.6

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

6.2

Battery

4%

8.6

Calls & Controls

8.3
User score
User score
6.5/ 10
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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%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 12 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.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.0/ 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 H2 has a popularity score of 3 points, which is lower than that of 69.9% of products in this category.
3.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 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%

8.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.6
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
4
Number of microphones
4
This pair of headphones has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88% of headphones and equal to 5.1% 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
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.2, newer Bluetooth version than 85.7% of headphones and equal to 3% 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
10
Adjustable ANC levels
10
This pair of headphones offers 10 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 98.8% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
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
33 hours
Battery life
33 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 33 hours, higher battery life than 57.5% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
27 hours
Battery life with ANC
27 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 27 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 59.6% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Charging time
1 hour
Charging time
1 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1 hour to charge, lower charging time than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 3.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Battery capacity
300 mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, lower battery capacity than 83.5% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Baseus
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
297.3 g
Weight
297.3 g
This pair of headphones weighs 297.3 g, heavier than 80.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Baseus Bowie H2 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.
  • 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
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 17.9% better value for money
    Baseus Bowie H2 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.57 vs 7.3).
    8.57 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 10 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    112 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 2 hours
  • 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.
  • 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
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    NFC pairing
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • 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.
  • 3 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 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.
  • 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.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 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.
    April 2023
    2023 vs 2016
  • 36.4% higher weight
    Weight
    297.3 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (297.3 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    297.3 g vs 218 g
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 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
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 23.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
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    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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    Baseus Bowie H2
    the average pair of headphones
    Baseus Bowie H2 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.50 vs 8.000).
    6.5 vs 8
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 15 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    95 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    95 dB vs 110 dB
  • 96.1% less popular
    Baseus Bowie H2 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (2.99 vs 5.9).
    2.99 vs 5.87
  • 23.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
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    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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    Baseus Bowie H2
    the average pair of headphones
    Baseus Bowie H2 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.50 vs 8.000).
    6.5 vs 8
  • 96.1% less popular
    Baseus Bowie H2 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (2.99 vs 5.9).
    2.99 vs 5.87
  • 36.4% higher weight
    Weight
    297.3 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (297.3 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    297.3 g vs 218 g
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 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
  • 15 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    95 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    95 dB vs 110 dB
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 3 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    27 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (27 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    27 hours vs 30 hours

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Third-party reviews

Based on 12 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Baseus Bowie H2

  • Design inspired by Apple's AirPods Max with a premium look and feel
  • Effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) up to 40dB for commuting and quiet environments
  • Comfortable elongated ear cups with memory foam leatherette padding
  • Convenient features like auto-play/pause sensors and multipoint connection for two devices
  • Good battery life of up to 33 hours (ANC off) and fast charging capabilities
  • Includes helpful modes like Transparency and Spatial Audio via the companion app

What we don't like about Baseus Bowie H2

  • ANC performance struggles significantly in windy conditions
  • Audio quality can feel 'muddy' or lack clarity, particularly the bass
  • No folding design, making them less compact for travel than competitors
  • Heavier build (approx. 297g) compared to other lightweight wireless options
  • Does not include a standard 3.5mm headphone jack or detachable cable for wired use

Verdict

The Baseus Bowie H2 is an over-ear wireless headset featuring 40mm drivers and 19μm ultra-thin diaphragms designed to deliver a wide soundstage with 20Hz–20kHz frequency response. Key characteristics include 40dB hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), transparency mode, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity with support for AAC/SBC codecs and dual-device smart-connect. Pros include a long battery life of up to 33 hours (27 hours with ANC on), low-latency performance at 0.038 seconds for gaming, and intuitive controls via a multi-functional scroll wheel. However, notable cons include its lack of a detachable audio cable for wired use, the absence of a foldable design for compact travel, and a relatively high weight of 297.3g compared to similar models.

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