Open-Ear
Moondrop PILL
69Good
$55
Full review dataMoondrop PILL 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.
- Moondrop PILL
- QCY Crossky C50
HearWiki score
69
81
Sound
7.2
8.3
Battery
7.0
7.4
Calls
6.2
7.8
Value
9.1
9.2
Price (USD)
$55
$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?
Same generation
QCY Crossky C50 (2025) against Moondrop PILL (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the QCY Crossky C50 adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.
- PILL2024
- Crossky C5020251 yr newer
What differsPILLCrossky C50
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX5
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
PILLCrossky C50
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $55
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 69
- 81
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 13 mm dynamic
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 13 mm
- 10.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 55 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 20 h
- 35 h
- Full charge time
- 106 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
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Weight
- -
- 5.2 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
Moondrop PILL
The Moondrop PILL is an affordable open-ear wireless earphone designed for all-day comfort and casual listening. It delivers a balanced sound signature, handy app-based EQ adjustments, and a secure clip-on fit, making it a strong value pick in the budget segment. With Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint support, and a compact charging case, it covers the essentials without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Comfortable and secure open-ear fit
- Pro:Balanced, pleasant sound for the price
- Pro:App support with custom EQ options
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life is modest at 8 hours per charge
- Con:Case design feels a bit basic
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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