# These cheap open earbuds are so good for the money, they had me wondering why you’d spend more on expensive rivals from Shokz and Bose

> TechRadar Verdict The Baseus Bowie MC2 are cheap cuff-style earbuds that do all you need for the level. They sit well around (and on) your ear, keep playing for a long time, and offer sound that’s not especially refined…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/ive-been-testing-these-cheap-open-earbuds-for-weeks-and-they-have-me-wondering-why-youd-spend-more-on-expensive-rivals-from-shokz-and-bose?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a81a8cda710081323478bb1)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #earbuds #bose #cheap #rivals #expensive #money #open #shokz
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