Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C50
81Outstanding
$40
Full review dataQCY Crossky C50 vs Soundcore V30i: 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 V30i
72Great
$48
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
QCY Crossky C50 leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- QCY Crossky C50
- Soundcore V30i
HearWiki score
81
72
Sound
8.3
6.9
Battery
7.4
8.5
Calls
7.8
7.9
Value
9.2
9.0
Price (USD)
$40
$48
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 Soundcore V30i (2024). The QCY Crossky C50 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Wireless charging.
- Crossky C5020251 yr newer
- V30i2024
What differsCrossky C50V30i
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.
Specifications
Crossky C50V30i
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $48
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 72
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- 14.2 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.8 mm
- 14.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- bass-heavy
- Impedance
- -
- 11 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Latency
- -
- 200 ms
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 7.5 h
- 12 h
- Battery incl. case
- 35 h
- 36 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 10 min → 3 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Weight
- 5.2 g
- 9.3 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- 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 V30i
The Soundcore V30i are budget-friendly open-ear earbuds that keep you aware of your surroundings while delivering stable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and a lightweight, comfortable fit. With 12 hours of playback per charge (36 with the case), IPX5 sweat resistance, and app-based EQ tuning, they offer solid value, though they lack multipoint pairing and noise cancellation.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long wear
- Pro:Solid battery life with 36 total hours via case
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- Con:No multipoint pairing for multi-device use
- Con:Open-ear design offers no sound isolation
- Con:No active noise cancellation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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