QCY Crossky R70 vs SoundPEATS POP Clip2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the SoundPEATS POP Clip2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: SoundPEATS POP Clip2 - Outstanding overall at around $50.

Open-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

QCY Crossky R70 leads on 3 of 6 measures.

QCY Crossky R70
SoundPEATS POP Clip2

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

Battery

9.1

8.6

Calls

7.7

6.4

Value

8.8

9.6

Price (USD)

$47

$50

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?

Same generation

SoundPEATS POP Clip2 (2026) against QCY Crossky R70 (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them.

Crossky R702025
POP Clip220261 yr newer

What differsCrossky R70POP Clip2

Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Crossky R70POP Clip2

Type: Open-Ear; Open-Ear
Price (USD): $47; $50
HearWiki score: 76; 81
Released: 2025; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 17 mm dynamic; 12 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 17 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 30 Ω
Bluetooth: 6.0; 6.0
Codecs: LDAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: 60 ms; -
Wireless range: 10 m; 15 m
Battery life: 13 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 52 h; 42 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 45 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: No; No
ANC type: none; none
Transparency mode: No; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: -; 5 g
Case weight: -; 47.7 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX5
Foldable: No; -
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Balanced connection: No; -
Model code: CT02; -
Microphones: 4; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; AI ENC

Specification comparison of QCY Crossky R70 vs SoundPEATS POP Clip2
Spec	QCY Crossky R70	SoundPEATS POP Clip2
Type	Open-Ear	Open-Ear
Price (USD)	$47	$50
HearWiki score	76 / 100 Great	81 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2025	2026
Audio
Driver	17 mm dynamic	12 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	17 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	30 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	6.0
Codecs	LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	60 ms	-
Wireless range	10 m	15 m
Battery
Battery life	13 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	52 h	42 h
Full charge time	120 min	45 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
ANC type	none	none
Transparency mode	No	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	buttons	buttons
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	-	5 g
Case weight	-	47.7 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX5
Foldable	No	-
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Balanced connection	No	-
Model code	CT02	-
Calls
Microphones	4	2
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	AI ENC

What reviewers said

QCY Crossky R70

The QCY Crossky R70 is an open-ear wireless earbud that prioritizes all-day comfort and extended battery life, with a lightweight, secure fit suited for long listening sessions. It brings high-resolution LDAC support and wireless charging to the budget segment, while its IPX5 rating and multipoint connectivity make it a versatile companion for daily use. The 17mm drivers deliver clear sound with improved leakage control compared to earlier open-ear models, and the 60ms low latency mode helps with video and gaming.

Pro:Long 52-hour total battery life with the case
Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
Pro:Comfortable, secure open-ear fit for extended wear

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:No custom EQ or balanced tuning options
Con:Physical buttons only, no touch controls

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

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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