Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C50
81Outstanding
$40
Full review dataQCY Crossky C50 vs Soul OPENEAR 2: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the QCY Crossky C50 vs Soul OPENEAR 2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Open-Ear
Soul OPENEAR 2
Not yet scored
$30
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 C50
- Soul OPENEAR 2
HearWiki score
81
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Sound
8.3
-
Battery
7.4
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Calls
7.8
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Value
9.2
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Price (USD)
$40
$30
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
The QCY Crossky C50 is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- Crossky C5020252 yr newer
- OPENEAR 22023
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Crossky C50OPENEAR 2
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $30
- HearWiki score
- 81
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 10.8 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 7.5 h
- 10 h
- Battery incl. case
- 35 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Weight
- 5.2 g
- 13 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- SO72
- Microphones
- 4
- -
- 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
Soul OPENEAR 2
The Soul OPENEAR 2 is a budget-friendly, open-ear wireless earphone that uses air conduction to keep your ears unblocked during workouts or daily commutes. It offers a lightweight, touch-controlled design with USB-C charging and roughly 10 hours of playback per charge, making it a practical pick for active listeners.
- Pro:Open-ear fit keeps ear canals clear
- Pro:Lightweight at just 13 grams
- Pro:Touch controls for easy operation
- Con:Air conduction may leak sound at high volumes
- Con:No active noise cancellation or isolation
- Con:Basic features for the low price point
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