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QCY Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime vs QCY Crossky C50: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the QCY Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime vs QCY Crossky C50, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score 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.

  • QCY Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime
  • QCY Crossky C50
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
8.3
Battery
-
7.4
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$38
$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?

New platform

QCY Crossky C50 (2025) against QCY Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime (2024). The QCY Crossky C50 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec AAC against SBC. It also adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

  • Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime2024
  • Crossky C5020251 yr newer
What differsCrossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of PlaytimeCrossky C50

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
SBC
AAC

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX4
IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of PlaytimeCrossky C50
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$38
$40
HearWiki score
Not scored
81
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
10.8 mm dynamic
10.8 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10.8 mm
10.8 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature
-
neutral
Impedance
50 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
60 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
5.5 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
25 h
35 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
5 g
5.2 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
T33
-
Microphones
4
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
ENC
AI ENC

What reviewers said

QCY Crossky C30 Open-Ear Clip Earbuds ,25 Hours of Playtime

The QCY Crossky C30 are lightweight open-ear clip earbuds designed for all-day comfort and awareness of your surroundings. They feature a 10.8mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and a total of 25 hours of playback with the charging case. With touch controls, app support, and an IPX4 rating, they're a budget-friendly option for active listeners.

  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable open-ear design
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case (25 hours total)
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec
  • Con:Battery life per charge is just 5.5 hours

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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