Open-Ear
Haylou Earhook 1
Not yet scored
$35
Full review dataHaylou Earhook 1 vs QCY Crossky C50: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Haylou Earhook 1 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 5 of 6 measures.
- Haylou Earhook 1
- QCY Crossky C50
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
8.3
Battery
-
7.4
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$35
$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 Haylou Earhook 1 (2024). The QCY Crossky C50 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4. It also adds Wireless charging and Custom EQ.
- Earhook 12024
- Crossky C5020251 yr newer
What differsEarhook 1Crossky C50
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
Earhook 1Crossky C50
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $35
- $40
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 81
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 16.2 mm dynamic
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 16.2 mm
- 10.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 40 h
- 35 h
- Full charge time
- 150 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Weight
- -
- 5.2 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
Haylou Earhook 1
The Haylou Earhook 1 are open-ear wireless earbuds designed for those who prefer to stay aware of their surroundings while listening. They offer a comfortable earhook fit, solid battery life with the charging case, and modern Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with multipoint support. With no ANC or transparency mode, they rely on their open design for natural ambient awareness, making them a budget-friendly option for active users.
- Pro:Open-ear design keeps you aware of surroundings
- Pro:Long total battery life of 40 hours with case
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless switching
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
- Con:No wireless charging or custom EQ in app
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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