Open-Ear
Baseus Eli Sport 2
63Good
$47
Full review dataBaseus Eli Sport 2 vs QCY Crossky C50: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the QCY Crossky C50 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: QCY Crossky C50 - Outstanding overall at around $40.
Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C50
81Outstanding
$40
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
QCY Crossky C50 leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Baseus Eli Sport 2
- QCY Crossky C50
HearWiki score
63
81
Sound
6.1
8.3
Battery
5.6
7.4
Calls
7.6
7.8
Value
8.0
9.2
Price (USD)
$47
$40
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Both shipped in 2025. The Baseus Eli Sport 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC.
- Eli Sport 22025
- Crossky C502025
What differsEli Sport 2Crossky C50
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Eli Sport 2Crossky C50
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $47
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 81
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 17 mm dynamic
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 17 mm
- 10.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 58 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 35 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- touch
- Weight
- 2 g
- 5.2 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- A0102703
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
Baseus Eli Sport 2
The Baseus Eli Sport 2 offers an affordable, open-ear design with robust IP57 water resistance and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, including multipoint support. It provides a decent 8-hour battery life per charge and features LDAC support for higher-quality audio, though the sound signature leans thin and lacks bass. With a comfortable fit and button controls, it's a practical budget option for calls and active use, but the included app and EQ adjustments may help tailor the experience.
- Pro:Rugged IP57 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Supports LDAC and multipoint Bluetooth 6.0
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable open-ear fit
- Con:Sound is thin with minimal bass
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life is average for the category
QCY Crossky C50
The QCY Crossky C50 are open-ear clip-on earbuds that deliver solid everyday performance for a modest price. They combine a bass-leaning, practical sound with long battery life, multipoint connectivity, and a comfortable, secure fit that keeps you aware of your surroundings. While not aimed at audiophiles, they're a well-rounded, feature-packed option for budget-conscious listeners.
- Pro:Comfortable, secure open-ear clip design
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Pro:Multipoint pairing and Bluetooth 6.0
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Sound is more practical than premium
- Con:Touch controls may be sensitive
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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