Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C30
66Good
$38
Full review dataQCY Crossky C30 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 5 of 6 measures.
- QCY Crossky C30
- QCY Crossky C50
HearWiki score
66
81
Sound
6.1
8.3
Battery
5.8
7.4
Calls
6.8
7.8
Value
7.1
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 C30 (2026) against QCY Crossky C50 (2025). The QCY Crossky C50 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec AAC against SBC. It also adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.
- Crossky C3020261 yr newer
- Crossky C502025
What differsCrossky C30Crossky C50
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Crossky C30Crossky C50
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $38
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 66
- 81
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- 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
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- 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 → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- 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
The QCY Crossky C30 is a budget-friendly open-ear earbud that prioritizes comfort and everyday practicality over premium features. It offers a solid, well-tuned sound for its price, along with Bluetooth 5.4, dual-device connectivity, and IPX4 sweat resistance, making it a reliable choice for casual listening. However, its modest 5.5-hour battery life, SBC-only codec support, and lack of noise cancellation keep it from being a standout in the category.
- Pro:Comfortable and secure open-ear fit
- Pro:Good value for the price
- Pro:Clear and pleasant sound tuning
- Con:Short battery life per charge (5.5 hours)
- Con:Only supports SBC codec, no AAC or aptX
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
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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