Baseus Bowie MC1 Pro Open Ear Clip-On Headphones, Hi-Res LDAC & HiFi4 Acoustic Sound, 5g Ultra-Lightweight Comfort, SuperBass 2.0, DNN 4-Mic AI Clear Calls, IP67 Waterproof, Bluetooth 6.0

I have tiny, misshapen ears. Every pair of headphones or buds I’ve ever used hurts my ears. Padded noise cancelling headphones, AirPods, skull candy, the earphones without the gummy tips, literally everything hurts and makes them ache sooo much I actually wince when I’m done using them. I took a chance on these because I’ve never tried this style. I liked that they didn’t sit deep in your ear with all the wax, and others reported / they’re designed for working out so they stay where they need to stay on your ears. Best chance I ever took. I can finally wear them for extended periods of time and tbh there is a pin point spot that aches just a little bit and only if I’ve worn them for over 1-2 hours. It also might be user error or my destiny with the tiny misshapen ears not really allowing anything to touch them without hurting. But it’s such a minimal ache that I dub these painless. It doesn’t even ache long whereas other buds leave a fierce ache for hours after I’ve removed them. So these are freaking incredible style wise. Audio was an adjustment. Going from gummy tips sitting deep in your ears - those felt louder compared to this which was basically the equivalent of playing music from your phone rather than a speaker (speaker being the gummy tips). They do def get loud but won’t compare sound level wise to something so snug inside your ear. I actually like that much more. I don’t worry about not being able to hear what’s going on around me or how loud I’m being when I wear them because of that. But they won’t drown out noise in the same way so if that’s a feature you like, be warned. They come with their own control app which lets you control eq like hi-fi, bass boosted, acoustic, treble boosted, etc. it’s not a massive difference imo but I do like that to enhance the sound quality I can turn on rock or bass boosted and the lines of audio I’m seeking are audible to me more than before. The audio quality itself isn’t anything special. It’s not tinny or low quality by any means but coming from noise cancellation air pods sitting in my ear canal to these sitting in the shell of my ear, it’s definitely different and less sound overall. Losing the noise cancellation means the stream of audio isn’t singled out so much. But personally, again, I really like these earbuds. The sound is what I need out of a pair and the fit, style, and lack of pain makes me HIGHLY recommend them. It also comes with stickers to put on the case and they’re waterproof. One other AWESOME thing is that if you’ve paired them with say your computer and your phone, it auto connects to whichever is playing audio first but if you’ve paired walk away from the computer and go to the bathroom, start using your phone and playing audio, they auto connect seamlessly and reconnect seamlessly to the computer when you go back to it. No disconnecting so you can reconnect. Just change which device is putting out audio and it automatically switches. They’re freaking incredible. I even got my mom to buy a pair because I like them so much and for a fraction of how much AirPods cost. My AirPods started this awful buzzing like zzzt in my ear, became tinny, and the gummies kept falling off. They don’t hold up well. You can’t accidentally wash them. I don’t know how well these will hold up long term but I’m very very very hopeful based off of an already incredible and exceptional user experience.

These open-ear headphones are fantastic! They are extremely comfortable and lightweight, and I can wear them for hours without any pressure or discomfort. The sound quality is surprisingly rich for open-ear design—clear highs, solid bass, and very natural audio. I love being able to stay aware of my surroundings while still enjoying music and podcasts. The battery life is impressive, and the call quality with the 4-mic system is excellent. They fit securely and don’t fall off even during exercise. Perfect for work, commuting, and workouts. The waterproof rating is a great bonus too. Overall, these are an amazing value and one of the best audio purchases I’ve made. Highly recommended!

Ok this is the third time I've rewritten this review and I can't say I'm thrilled with this product but I'm not insanely disappointed either. They are comfortable and they stay in place. The sound quality isn't horrible for the price. My only gripes are 1) They don't sense when they are on or off the ear so the music doesn't pause on its own, 2) They do not work when submerged underwater, even when stated that they are IP67 Waterproof rated. This rating states "An IP67 rating means a device is both dust-tight and waterproof, specifically tested for submersion in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes." These immediately stop working when submerged even slightly. 3) They take a while to get settled into. It takes a couple minutes of maneuvering around to get them to clear, consistent sound quality. All of that said, I am keeping these. They make great by the pool or beach headphones. You can still be aware of your surroundings, they stay on during movement, and they can get wet (if it happens to start raining or you are sweaty). They are worth the cost but when I look for an upgrade, I'll be considering the JVC Nearphones for the extra $50.

After trying the Bose Ultra Opens, Cleer Arc 3's, Soundcore Aeroclips, Shokz Open Dots and the Baseus MC1s. I'll start with the XC1s and the MC1s both are the most comfortable buds out of the bunch, the MC1s do beat out the XC1s as they are a bit smaller and lighter, so much so I have forgotten they were in. But the added sound quality from the bigger XC1s is worth it and they are still very comfortable. The Bose are the next best for comfort and can be found refurbished for around 100, but the sound, mic volume/clarity needs work, these have nothing but the name of a premium brand. Still great buds and they have real buttons! The Aeroclips just hurt, don't care about anything else. The Cleer Arc 3s are great for people who don't wear glasses AMAZING sound quality, volume, and battery life. But they do not have real buttons, so you have to do the stupidest gesture imaginable to answer calls (nod your head right to left - decline, up/down - answer, and you have to really nod like your at a rock concert). The Shokz are decent, but the Baseus are better.

I have so many issues with earbuds, so I got these hoping they would be a good option. For the price, the sound quality is phenomenal. You can also wear them and your ears not get sweaty. In fact, my husband bought a second pair to do while he works out because he likes mine so much. The fit is great, it stays in your ear and connects immediately when I put them in my ear. It charges pretty quick and is USBC, which is good. They are easy to use, the app isn't terrible, but you can choose your sound tone by either a setting or diy it yourself. Overall completely happy with these. I'm pretty sure I have an allergy to something in earbuds because they make my ears extremely itchy within minutes of wearing them, I do not have any issues and can wear these for hours and not have any problems. I also appreciate that when I pause my music because I need to speak or listen to someone that it doesn't muffle sound and I can hear people clearly. These are a great alternative to the more expensive name brand versions that cost 4-5x the price. One issue that can arise, but if you're aware of it, you know, but this was after I first got them, so I didn't realize... The letters on the earbuds are incredibly small. You can technically insert them in backwards if you aren't paying attention and they won't charge. It is obvious when you know because it doesn't snap in and the enclosure doesn't close smoothly. I did that the first time putting them in because I didn't realize. Other than that, love them.