
QCY Crossky C50 vs SoundPEATS POP Clip2: 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.
Score 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
- SoundPEATS POP Clip2
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?
SoundPEATS POP Clip2 (2026) against QCY Crossky C50 (2025). The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC. The QCY Crossky C50 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging.
- Crossky C502025
- POP Clip220261 yr newer
- Top codec
- AAC
- LDAC
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.
Specifications
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 81
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10.8 mm dynamic
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.8 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 30 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 15 m
- Battery life
- 7.5 h
- 10 h
- Battery incl. case
- 35 h
- 42 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 45 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.2 g
- 5 g
- Case weight
- -
- 47.7 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- 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
SoundPEATS POP Clip2
The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 are affordable open-ear clip-on earbuds that deliver solid audio quality, a comfortable secure fit, and strong battery life—up to 10 hours per charge and 42 hours with the case. They pack modern features like LDAC support, multipoint pairing, and IPX5 water resistance, making them a compelling value pick for budget-conscious listeners. While they're not class-leading in every way, they offer a well-rounded package for the price.
- Pro:Comfortable and secure clip-on fit
- Pro:Excellent battery life (10h + 42h case)
- Pro:LDAC and multipoint support
- Con:Bluetooth stability could be better
- Con:No ANC or transparency mode
- Con:Average microphone performance
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