Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C30S
69Good
$56
Full review dataQCY Crossky C30S 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.
- QCY Crossky C30S
- QCY Crossky C50
HearWiki score
69
81
Sound
7.2
8.3
Battery
7.3
7.4
Calls
7.0
7.8
Value
7.6
9.2
Price (USD)
$56
$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 QCY Crossky C30S (2024). The QCY Crossky C30S edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC.
- Crossky C30S2024
- Crossky C5020251 yr newer
What differsCrossky C30SCrossky C50
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
Platform
Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.
Specifications
Crossky C30SCrossky C50
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $56
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 69
- 81
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Still 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
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 6 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 40 h
- 35 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1 h
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Weight
- 5 g
- 5.2 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- ENC
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
QCY Crossky C30S
The QCY Crossky C30S is an affordable open-ear clip-on earbud that packs modern connectivity features like LDAC support, Bluetooth 6.0, and multipoint into a lightweight design. It offers a solid 40-hour total battery life with the case, wireless charging, and touch controls, making it a practical everyday choice. While it doesn't aim for audiophile-grade sound, it delivers strong value through its feature set and comfortable fit.
- Pro:LDAC support for high-quality audio
- Pro:Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint connectivity
- Pro:Long total battery life of 40 hours with case
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life per charge is only 6 hours
- Con:Open-ear design may not suit all listeners
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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