Two open-ear earbuds, two different philosophies. The QCY Crossky R70 and the SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro both aim to keep you aware of your surroundings, but they split on battery, codecs, and fit. Here is how they stack up, using published specs and review consensus from the HearWiki database.
The QCY Crossky R70 asks $47 and delivers a marathon 13 hours per charge, LDAC support, and wireless charging. The SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro asks $40 and counters with a featherweight clip-on design, a lower price, and a simpler feature set. Neither has active noise cancellation, so the decision comes down to what you value more: endurance and audio quality, or lightness and savings.
Price and positioning
At $47, the QCY Crossky R70 positions itself as the premium-feeling budget open-ear option. It brings LDAC, wireless charging, and a 60ms low-latency mode for video and gaming—features you rarely see at this price. The SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro, at $40, undercuts it by $7 and focuses on being as unobtrusive as possible. Each earbud weighs 5.8g, which is noticeably lighter than many rivals, and the clip-on design is meant to stay put during workouts.
Neither pair includes active noise cancellation or transparency mode. Both are open-ear by design, so you are trading isolation for situational awareness.
The scores, side by side
The headline HearWiki scores are remarkably close. The QCY Crossky R70 scores 76/100, and the SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro also scores 76/100 (76.4 against 76.3 before rounding), which is effectively a tie. Do not read more into that difference than exists. Both are solid budget buys, and the score reflects overall buyability, not a weighted average of the sub-scores below.
Look at the category sub-scores and the story changes. The QCY leads on sound (7.8/10 vs 7.3/10), battery (9.1/10 vs 6.4/10), and calls (7.7/10 vs 6.3/10). The SoundPEATS wins on value (9.1/10 vs 8.8/10), which makes sense given its lower price. There is no ANC sub-score for either pair, since neither has the feature.
Sound
Both use dynamic drivers, but the QCY steps up in size and codec support. The QCY Crossky R70 uses a 17mm dynamic driver and supports LDAC, which can carry higher-resolution wireless audio. The SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro uses a 12mm driver and sticks to SBC and AAC codecs. Published reviews suggest the QCY delivers clearer sound with better leakage control for an open-ear design, while the SoundPEATS may lack bass compared to in-ear models—a common trade-off for open-ear buds.
If you listen to lossless or high-bitrate streams on an Android phone, the QCY's LDAC support is a genuine advantage. On an iPhone, both will default to AAC, narrowing the gap. For casual podcasts and pop music, the difference is less pronounced.
Noise cancelling and battery
Neither product has active noise cancellation, so if you need to block out a noisy commute, look elsewhere. Both have an IPX5 rating, meaning they can handle sweat and light rain, which suits gym use.
Battery life is where the QCY pulls ahead decisively. The QCY Crossky R70 offers 13 hours per charge, with 52 hours total including the charging case. The SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro offers 6 hours per charge, with 24 hours total with the case. That is more than double the runtime for the QCY. If you forget to charge often or take long trips, the QCY is the obvious pick.
The QCY also supports wireless charging for its case; the SoundPEATS does not.
Calls and everyday use
Call quality follows the same pattern. The QCY Crossky R70 scores 7.7/10 for calls, while the SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro scores 6.3/10. The QCY has four microphones; the SoundPEATS does not list a mic count. Published reviews indicate the QCY handles voice pickup better in noisy environments, which matters if you take calls on the go.
Both support multipoint, so you can pair either one to a phone and a laptop simultaneously. The QCY adds wireless charging, which the SoundPEATS lacks. The SoundPEATS counters with a lighter per-bud weight (5.8g vs not listed for the QCY) and touch controls, while the QCY uses physical buttons only. If you prefer touch, the SoundPEATS wins on that small detail.
Neither lists wear detection, so do not expect auto-pause when you remove a bud.
Which one should you buy?
If battery life and audio quality are your priorities, buy the QCY Crossky R70. It lasts more than twice as long per charge, supports LDAC, and handles calls better. The $7 premium is easy to justify for that endurance.
If you want the lightest, cheapest open-ear bud that still does the basics well, buy the SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro. It is 5.8g per bud, has touch controls, and costs $40. Just be ready to charge the case more often.
For a full spec-by-spec breakdown, see the comparison table. Also check our best open-ear guide for other options in this category.
FAQ
Do the QCY Crossky R70 have active noise cancellation?
No. The QCY Crossky R70 do not have ANC, and neither do the SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro. They are open-ear earbuds, so they let ambient sound in by design. If you need to block noise, look for in-ear models with ANC instead.
How long does the SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro battery last?
The SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro last 6 hours per charge, with 24 hours total including the charging case. That is shorter than the QCY Crossky R70, which offers 13 hours per charge and 52 hours with the case.
Which is better for calls, the QCY Crossky R70 or the SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro?
The QCY Crossky R70 scores higher for calls at 7.7/10, compared to 6.3/10 for the SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro. The QCY also lists four microphones, while the SoundPEATS does not list a mic count. If you take frequent calls, the QCY is the safer bet.
