JLab JBuds Frames vs QCY Crossky R70: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the QCY Crossky R70 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: QCY Crossky R70 - Great overall at around $47.

Open-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

QCY Crossky R70 leads on 5 of 6 measures.

JLab JBuds Frames
QCY Crossky R70

HearWiki score

Sound

3.2

7.8

Battery

4.6

9.1

Calls

5.5

7.7

Value

3.7

8.8

Price (USD)

$25

$47

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?

New platform

QCY Crossky R70 (2025) against JLab JBuds Frames (2022). The QCY Crossky R70 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0 and Top codec LDAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

JBuds Frames2022
Crossky R7020253 yr newer

What differsJBuds FramesCrossky R70

Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.0
Top codec: SBC; LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5

Specifications

JBuds FramesCrossky R70

Type: Open-Ear; Open-Ear
Price (USD): $25; $47
HearWiki score: 32; 76
Released: 2022; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2× 16.2 mm dynamic; 17 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 16.2 mm; 17 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 22 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 22 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 120 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 6.0
Codecs: SBC; LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: -; 60 ms
Wireless range: 9 m; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 13 h
Battery incl. case: -; 52 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 15 min → 1 h; 10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: No; No
ANC type: -; none
Transparency mode: -; No
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; No
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: -; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 11.7 g; -
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: -; Yes
Balanced connection: -; No
Model code: -; CT02
Microphones: 2; 4
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of JLab JBuds Frames vs QCY Crossky R70
Spec	JLab JBuds Frames	QCY Crossky R70
Type	Open-Ear	Open-Ear
Price (USD)	$25	$47
HearWiki score	32 / 100 Weak	76 / 100 Great
Released	2022	2025
Audio
Driver	2× 16.2 mm dynamic	17 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	16.2 mm	17 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 22 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	22 Ω	-
Sensitivity	120 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	6.0
Codecs	SBC	LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	60 ms
Wireless range	9 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	13 h
Battery incl. case	-	52 h
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Quick charge	15 min → 1 h	10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
ANC type	-	none
Transparency mode	-	No
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	No
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	-	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	11.7 g	-
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX5
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	-	Yes
Balanced connection	-	No
Model code	-	CT02
Calls
Microphones	2	4
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

JLab JBuds Frames

The JLab JBuds Frames are a budget-friendly clip-on accessory that adds wireless audio to almost any pair of glasses, offering an open-ear design and a built-in microphone for calls. While the concept is clever and the price is accessible, the overall sound performance is underwhelming, making them better suited for casual listening or as an experimental gadget rather than a primary audio device.

Pro:Very affordable open-ear glasses attachment
Pro:Lightweight design at just 11.7 grams
Pro:Decent 8-hour battery life with quick charge support

Con:Sound quality is weak and lacks depth
Con:Only supports SBC codec, limiting audio fidelity
Con:No active noise cancellation or multipoint connectivity

QCY Crossky R70

The QCY Crossky R70 is an open-ear wireless earbud that prioritizes all-day comfort and extended battery life, with a lightweight, secure fit suited for long listening sessions. It brings high-resolution LDAC support and wireless charging to the budget segment, while its IPX5 rating and multipoint connectivity make it a versatile companion for daily use. The 17mm drivers deliver clear sound with improved leakage control compared to earlier open-ear models, and the 60ms low latency mode helps with video and gaming.

Pro:Long 52-hour total battery life with the case
Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
Pro:Comfortable, secure open-ear fit for extended wear

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:No custom EQ or balanced tuning options
Con:Physical buttons only, no touch controls

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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