Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C50
81Outstanding
$40
Full review dataQCY Crossky C50 vs TOZO Open Buds: 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
TOZO Open Buds
67Good
$60
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
- TOZO Open Buds
HearWiki score
81
67
Sound
8.3
6.7
Battery
7.4
7.4
Calls
7.8
5.4
Value
9.2
7.4
Price (USD)
$40
$60
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 TOZO Open Buds (2024). The QCY Crossky C50 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3.
- Crossky C5020251 yr newer
- Open Buds2024
What differsCrossky C50Open Buds
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX6
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Crossky C50Open Buds
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $60
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 67
- 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
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 7.5 h
- 12 h
- Battery incl. case
- 35 h
- 42 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.2 g
- 10.5 g
- Case weight
- -
- 62 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX6
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- noise-cancelling mic
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
TOZO Open Buds
The TOZO Open Buds are an open-ear wireless option that prioritizes comfort, long playback, and everyday practicality over audiophile sound. With 14.2 mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, and multipoint support, they offer a reliable and convenient experience for sports or casual listening, though real-world battery life may vary from the quoted figures. Sound is decent for the category but not exceptional, making them a solid value pick rather than a high-fidelity choice.
- Pro:Comfortable open-ear fit for long wear
- Pro:Long total playback with charging case
- Pro:Multipoint and Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connections
- Con:Sound quality is only decent, not outstanding
- Con:Real-world battery life may fall short of claims
- 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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