Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C50
81Outstanding
$40
Full review dataQCY Crossky C50 vs Soundcore V20i: 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
Soundcore V20i
70Good
$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 3 of 6 measures.
- QCY Crossky C50
- Soundcore V20i
HearWiki score
81
70
Sound
8.3
6.5
Battery
7.4
7.7
Calls
7.8
7.2
Value
9.2
9.2
Price (USD)
$40
$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
Both shipped in 2025. The QCY Crossky C50 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4.
- Crossky C502025
- V20i2025
What differsCrossky C50V20i
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Crossky C50V20i
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 70
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- 2× 16 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.8 mm
- 16 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 7.5 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 35 h
- 36 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 10 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.2 g
- 9.3 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- 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
Soundcore V20i
The Soundcore V20i are affordable open-ear wireless earbuds designed for active use, offering a secure and comfortable fit, solid IP55 water resistance, and a long total battery life of 36 hours with the case. While their sound is not the most exciting, they provide stable Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, multipoint support, and a customizable EQ via the app, making them a strong value for budget-conscious listeners.
- Pro:Comfortable, secure open-ear fit
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance
- Con:Sound quality is underwhelming
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No wireless charging
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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