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3.1Noise control & calls3.1
Why is Bowie MC1 Pro better than R50i NC?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
- Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%
Why is R50i NC better than Bowie MC1 Pro?
- Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 10 h |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | Yes | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 5 |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
