Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
What Buyers Say
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
The Baseus BP1 Pro earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, especially the deep bass, and incredible value at around $20. Users consistently compare them favorably to much more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Technics, noting great comfort, long battery life, and fast charging. Minor complaints include overly sensitive touch controls, limited equalizer options, and a quiet locate-device beep, but these are far outweighed by the positive experience.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep, powerful bass
- Incredible value for money
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Limited equalizer options
- Quiet locate-device beep
- Uncomfortable stock ear tips for some
- LDAC codec grayed out on some devices
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
Users generally appreciate the noise reduction and comfort of these earbuds, especially for use with power tools, motorcycles, and in loud environments. However, durability is a major concern, with multiple reports of components failing within months, including the control panel, ear tips, and jack. Sound quality is praised, but some users experience static noise, audio cutting out, or a strange vibration that causes itching.
Pros
- Effective noise reduction
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Secure over-ear wire
- Works with motorcycle helmets
Cons
- Poor durability
- Control panel fails quickly
- Ear tips fall off easily
- Jack breaks easily
- No L/R markings
Scores
Specifications
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | Elgin Rumble M2.1U | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | over-ear memory wire loops |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes of Ear Tips | two sizes |
| Weight | 0.11 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 6 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 118 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Isolation, Sweatproof, Volume Control |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Baseus App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP67 |
Pros & Cons
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.