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3.9Noise control & calls3.0
6.9Battery6.8
9.6Build & features9.7
Why is Bowie MC1 better than FreeClip 2 S?
- Total with charging case40 h vs 38 h+5%
- Highest frequency20,500 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+2%
Why is FreeClip 2 S better than Bowie MC1?
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 10.8 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,500 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 9 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 38 h |
| Battery capacity | 48 mAh | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 3 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| 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 | 5.1 g |
| Protection rating | IP57 | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
