Open-Ear
QCY Crossky C50
81Outstanding
$40
Full review dataQCY Crossky C50 vs Tronsmart OpenFly 2 Pro: 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
Tronsmart OpenFly 2 Pro
58Average
$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 4 of 6 measures.
- QCY Crossky C50
- Tronsmart OpenFly 2 Pro
HearWiki score
81
58
Sound
8.3
5.5
Battery
7.4
7.8
Calls
7.8
6.4
Value
9.2
7.2
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 Tronsmart OpenFly 2 Pro 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
- OpenFly 2 Pro2025
What differsCrossky C50OpenFly 2 Pro
- 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
Crossky C50OpenFly 2 Pro
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 58
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- 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 - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 7.5 h
- 10 h
- Battery incl. case
- 35 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Weight
- 5.2 g
- 8.8 g
- Case weight
- -
- 74.5 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- 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
Tronsmart OpenFly 2 Pro
The Tronsmart OpenFly 2 Pro offers a budget-friendly open-ear design with strong bass for its category, plus a comfortable, lightweight fit suited for long wear. It includes practical features like app-based EQ, LDAC support, and a 40-hour total battery life with the case, making it a solid everyday choice if you don't need noise isolation.
- Pro:Strong bass for open-ear style
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight (8.8g per bud)
- Pro:Long total battery life with case (40h)
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Output volume may be limited
- Con:Open-ear design offers little isolation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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