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Why is Bowie MC2 better than Buds Air 8?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
- LDACYes · Buds Air 8: No
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%
- Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%
Why is Buds Air 8 better than Bowie MC2?
- Battery life11.5 h vs 14 h+22%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 11.5 h | 14 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 30 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 58 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 62 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LHDC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
