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QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3

70/ 100
Good
HearWiki score

Good value

$22
typical price, USD
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At a glance

Brand
QCY
Type
True Wireless
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2025

Score breakdowngood overall

Sound6.8
Battery7.2
Calls5.8
Value8.2

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The QCY T17 earbuds deliver remarkable value at a budget price, pairing a secure, comfortable fit with clear audio and a practical 26-hour total runtime with the charging case. Bluetooth 5.3 and touch controls round out a solid package for everyday listening, though they skip advanced features like noise cancellation.

What works

  • Excellent value for the price
  • Comfortable and secure fit
  • Long 26-hour total battery life
  • Clear sound with AAC support
  • Lightweight at 4.2g per bud

What doesn't

  • No active noise cancellation
  • No multipoint connection
  • Only IPX4 water resistance (not IPX5 as some reviews claim)
  • Limited codec support (SBC and AAC only)

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3
Driver6 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size6 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance16 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB/mW

What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

audio-sound-premium.com

75

The reviewer gave the QCY T17 a solid above-average score, noting its IPX5 water resistance, AAC/SBC support, and 26-hour total playback as notable features. The tone of the review is favorable, with value-for-money presented as a major advantage.

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blog.ear-phone-review.com

88

This review rated the QCY T17 highly overall, especially for fit, build quality, and cost performance. It also highlighted the 8-hour single-charge battery life and 26-hour total battery life as key strengths.

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scarbir.com

90

The reviewer found the QCY T17 to be an excellent budget pair of wireless earbuds, with comfort, clear sound, and strong battery life standing out. The overall conclusion was that it offers unusually good value for the very low price.

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testberichte.de

16

This aggregated expert review describes the QCY T17 as a very inexpensive model with surprisingly good battery life, including about eight hours per charge and 26 hours with the case. The result is generally positive for a budget product.

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