Open-Ear
Hakii LINK
Not yet scored
$61
Full review dataHakii LINK vs QCY Crossky C50: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Hakii LINK vs QCY Crossky C50, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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.
- Hakii LINK
- QCY Crossky C50
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
8.3
Battery
-
7.4
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$61
$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
QCY Crossky C50 (2025) against Hakii LINK (2021). The QCY Crossky C50 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4.
- LINK2021
- Crossky C5020254 yr newer
What differsLINKCrossky C50
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
Platform
Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
LINKCrossky C50
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $61
- $40
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 81
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 12 mm dynamic
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12 mm
- 10.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 6 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 35 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Weight
- 7.5 g
- 5.2 g
- Case weight
- 43 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
Hakii LINK
The Hakii LINK are open-ear wireless earbuds designed for active use, featuring a lightweight, secure fit and IPX5 sweat resistance. They deliver a solid 6 hours of playback per charge, with a total of 24 hours when using the included case, and support Bluetooth 5.4 for stable connectivity. The 12mm drivers provide clear sound, while touch controls and voice assistant support add convenience.
- Pro:Lightweight and secure open-ear design
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Pro:Good battery life with charging case
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 6 hours
- Con:Open-ear design may leak sound at high volumes
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
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