Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C50
81Outstanding
$40
Full review dataQCY Crossky C50 vs Sivga SO1: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the QCY Crossky C50 vs Sivga SO1, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Open-Ear
Sivga SO1
Not yet scored
$49
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 C50
- Sivga SO1
HearWiki score
81
-
Sound
8.3
-
Battery
7.4
-
Calls
7.8
-
Value
9.2
-
Price (USD)
$40
$49
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 Sivga SO1 (2024). The QCY Crossky C50 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ and Companion app.
- Crossky C5020251 yr newer
- SO12024
What differsCrossky C50SO1
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Wireless charging, USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
Crossky C50SO1
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $49
- HearWiki score
- 81
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- 16.2 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.8 mm
- 16.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 117 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 7.5 h
- 9 h
- Battery incl. case
- 35 h
- 46 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- touch
- both
- Weight
- 5.2 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
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
Sivga SO1
The SIVGA SO1 is an open-ear true wireless earphone tailored for sports and active lifestyles, offering a secure fit and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. With a 16.2 mm dynamic driver and IPX5 water resistance, it delivers robust sound and durability for workouts. The battery provides up to 9 hours per charge and 46 hours with the case, plus wireless charging convenience.
- Pro:Secure open-ear fit for sports
- Pro:Long total battery life with case
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
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