Open-Ear
JadeAudio JW1
Not yet scored
$28
Full review dataJadeAudio JW1 vs QCY Crossky C50: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JadeAudio JW1 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.
- JadeAudio JW1
- QCY Crossky C50
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
8.3
Battery
-
7.4
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$28
$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 JadeAudio JW1 (2023). The QCY Crossky C50 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- JW12023
- Crossky C5020252 yr newer
What differsJW1Crossky C50
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 6.0
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, USB-C.
Specifications
JW1Crossky C50
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $28
- $40
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 81
- Released
- 2023
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 14.2 mm dynamic
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 14.2 mm
- 10.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 50 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 6 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 18 h
- 35 h
- Full charge time
- 90 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
- touch
- Weight
- -
- 5.2 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
JadeAudio JW1
The JadeAudio JW1 are budget-friendly true wireless open-ear headphones that rest outside the ear canal, offering a secure and comfortable fit for all-day wear. They feature Bluetooth 5.3, touch controls, and a 14.2mm dynamic driver, delivering a balanced sound profile with a focus on clarity. With a combined 18 hours of battery life via the charging case, they are a solid pick for casual listening and active use.
- Pro:Open-ear design for situational awareness and comfort
- Pro:Lightweight and secure fit for workouts
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connectivity
- Con:Battery life is modest at 6 hours per charge
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint pairing for seamless device switching
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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