Why is TE-U1 better than Bowie MC1?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Bowie MC1: No
- Battery life9.5 h vs 9 h+6%
- Total with charging case42 h vs 40 h+4%
Why is Bowie MC1 better than TE-U1?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,500 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9.5 h | 9 h |
| Total with charging case | 42 h | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 48 mAh |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 3 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 5.2 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
