True Wireless
QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3
72Good
$27
Full review dataQCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3 vs Sony WF-LS900N: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-LS900N comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-LS900N - Great overall at around $53.
True Wireless
Sony WF-LS900N
78Great
$53
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3
Sound7.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value8.5
Sony WF-LS900N
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-LS900N |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $27 | $53 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | - | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 0.2" |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | - |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Latency | 68 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 12 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | 9 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 6 h |
| Battery incl. case | 26 h | 20 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 60 min |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | none | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | No | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | supported | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Case weight | 28.1 g | 35 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | - |
| Call noise reduction | ENC | - |
What reviewers said
QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3
The QCY T17 offers an impressive mix of affordability and everyday usability, with a compact, lightweight design that sits comfortably in the ear. Its standout feature is the long battery life, providing up to 7.5 hours per charge and 26 hours with the charging case, while Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a stable connection. Though it lacks advanced features like active noise cancellation, it delivers clear, balanced sound with a customizable EQ for a budget-friendly price.
- Pro:Excellent battery life for the price
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Clear audio with customizable EQ
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:No multipoint connection
Sony WF-LS900N
The Sony WF-LS900N earbuds deliver a well-balanced listening experience with a compact, featherlight build that makes them easy to wear for hours. They offer strong noise cancellation, support for high-quality LDAC streaming, and reliable battery life that closely matches the manufacturer's estimates, making them a versatile choice for everyday use. While they don't quite reach the top tier of Sony's lineup, they pack a solid set of modern features into a small and practical package.
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Good active noise cancellation
- Pro:Supports LDAC and multipoint connectivity
- Con:Battery life is modest without the case
- Con:Sound quality is good but not class-leading
- Con:Case lacks wireless charging
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