Baseus Bowie WX5
Baseus BS1

Baseus Bowie WX5 Baseus BS1

Common Features

  • Both products are earbud-style.
  • Neither product has wires or cables.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Neither product includes wingtips.
  • Neither product has RGB lighting.
  • Neither product has UV light.
  • Neither product has a display.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products support fast charging.
  • Both products have 20 Hz as their lowest frequency.
  • Both products have 20,000 Hz as their highest frequency.
  • Neither product has active noise cancellation.
  • Neither product has passive noise reduction.
  • Neither product supports Dolby Atmos.
  • Neither product supports Dirac Virtuo.
  • Neither product uses a neodymium magnet.
  • Both products have a mute function.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.
  • Both products have four microphones.

Main Differences

  • Baseus Bowie WX5 has no water resistance while Baseus BS1 is water resistant.
  • Driver unit size is 13 mm on Baseus Bowie WX5 and 10 mm on Baseus BS1.
  • Baseus Bowie WX5 supports spatial audio, but Baseus BS1 does not.
  • Battery life is 6.5 hours on Baseus Bowie WX5 and 8 hours on Baseus BS1.
  • Battery life of the charging case is 23.5 hours on Baseus Bowie WX5 and 42 hours on Baseus BS1.
  • Charge time is 1 hour for Baseus Bowie WX5 and 2 hours for Baseus BS1.
  • Battery power (charging case) is 40mAh on Baseus Bowie WX5 and 600mAh on Baseus BS1.
  • Baseus Bowie WX5 uses Bluetooth version 5.3, while Baseus BS1 uses Bluetooth version 6.
Specs Comparison
Baseus Bowie WX5

Baseus Bowie WX5

Baseus BS1

Baseus BS1

Design:
Fit Earbud Earbud
water resistance None Water resistant
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

The Baseus Bowie WX5 and Baseus BS1 both offer a true earbud fit, but their water resistance differs. The WX5 has no water resistance, while the BS1 is water resistant, providing additional protection against moisture.

Both models are wireless with no cables, and neither are neckband-style earbuds. Neither product includes wingtips for a more secure fit, and neither has RGB lighting or a UV light feature. Both earbuds are equipped with stereo speakers, ensuring a similar audio experience for both products. Neither product features a display.

Overall, the primary distinction between the two products in terms of design is the water resistance of the Baseus BS1, while the Baseus Bowie WX5 does not offer any water resistance.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
driver unit size 13 mm 10 mm
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 20000 Hz 20000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
has a neodymium magnet

The Baseus Bowie WX5 and Baseus BS1 both lack active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, meaning neither product will block out external noise through those features. However, the WX5 has a larger 13 mm driver unit, compared to the BS1's 10 mm driver unit, which may influence their overall sound performance.

Both products support a frequency range from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, so their low and high-end audio performance should be similar. The Baseus Bowie WX5 supports spatial audio, while the Baseus BS1 does not, providing an enhanced immersive audio experience with the WX5 if you use compatible content.

Neither model includes Dolby Atmos, Dirac Virtuo, or a neodymium magnet, so these sound-enhancing technologies are not present in either product. Overall, the main differences in sound quality between the two models are the driver size and the spatial audio support in the WX5.

Power:
Battery life 6.5 hours 8 hours
Battery life of charging case 23.5 hours 42 hours
charge time 1 hours 2 hours
battery power (charging case) 40mAh 600mAh
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Baseus Bowie WX5 and Baseus BS1 have different battery performance. The WX5 offers 6.5 hours of battery life, while the BS1 provides a longer 8 hours of use. The charging case for the WX5 can extend usage by 23.5 hours, while the BS1's case offers up to 42 hours of additional battery life.

In terms of charging, the Baseus Bowie WX5 has a faster charge time of 1 hour, compared to the BS1's 2-hour charge time. The WX5's charging case has a smaller 40mAh battery, while the BS1’s case features a significantly larger 600mAh battery.

Both products lack wireless charging and solar power battery features, but they do include a battery level indicator and are rechargeable. The key differences in power specifications are the longer battery life and larger charging case capacity in the Baseus BS1, alongside its slower charge time.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
Bluetooth version 5.3 6
has LDAC
has LDHC
has Bluetooth LE Audio
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Low Latency
has aptX HD
has aptX
has aptX Lossless
audio latency 60 ms 60 ms
has aptX Voice
has Auracast
maximum Bluetooth range 10 m 10 m
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Can be used wirelessly
has AAC

The Baseus Bowie WX5 and Baseus BS1 have similar connectivity features, with both offering USB Type-C ports and wireless usage. Neither product supports fast pairing or NFC Bluetooth pairing, so they will require manual connection to devices. Both earbuds support AAC audio codec, ensuring good audio quality over Bluetooth.

While both products feature Bluetooth connectivity, the Baseus BS1 has a slightly newer Bluetooth version, 6.0, compared to the 5.3 version on the Baseus Bowie WX5. However, both models share the same Bluetooth range of 10 meters and the same audio latency of 60 ms.

Neither product supports LDAC, LDHC, Bluetooth LE Audio, aptX (Adaptive, Low Latency, HD, or Lossless), or aptX Voice, nor do they offer Auracast. The primary difference in connectivity is the Bluetooth version, with the Baseus BS1 offering the more recent 6.0 version compared to the WX5's 5.3 version.

Features:
release date July 2025 August 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
has find device feature
Supports fast charging
can read notifications
Has a built-in translator
has a mute function
can be used as a headset
control panel placed on a device
Has voice prompts
travel bag is included
Has an in-line control panel
Has a temperature sensor
Has a built-in camera remote control function

The Baseus Bowie WX5 and Baseus BS1 share almost identical features. Both products lack ambient sound mode, in/on-ear detection, and a find device feature. They both support fast charging, include a mute function, and can be used as a headset. Additionally, both have a control panel placed on the device, voice prompts, and a travel bag included.

Neither model can read notifications, has a built-in translator, or offers a temperature sensor. Both also lack an in-line control panel and a built-in camera remote control function.

Overall, the feature sets for the Baseus Bowie WX5 and Baseus BS1 are almost identical, with no significant differences in the available functions.

Microphone:
number of microphones 4 4
has a noise-canceling microphone

Both the Baseus Bowie WX5 and Baseus BS1 feature the same microphone setup. Each model includes four microphones and is equipped with a noise-canceling microphone.

As a result, there are no differences between the two products in terms of microphone specifications. Both offer similar capabilities for clear audio capture with noise cancellation.

Overall, the microphone features are identical for both the Baseus Bowie WX5 and Baseus BS1, providing a consistent performance in this category.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Baseus Bowie WX5 and Baseus BS1. Both products are earbud-style with no wires or cables, feature stereo speakers, and include a battery level indicator. However, the two models differ in several key areas. The Baseus Bowie WX5 has a 13 mm driver unit, while the Baseus BS1 has a smaller 10 mm driver. The Baseus BS1 offers a longer battery life of 8 hours compared to 6.5 hours on the Baseus Bowie WX5. The charging case on the Baseus BS1 lasts 42 hours, significantly more than the 23.5 hours provided by the Baseus Bowie WX5. Additionally, the Baseus BS1 supports a newer Bluetooth version (6), whereas the Baseus Bowie WX5 uses version 5.3.