QCY T18

63/ 100

Good

HearWiki score

Good value

$40

typical price, USD

Discontinuedupdated 2 months ago price check

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At a glance

Brand: QCY
Type: True Wireless
Fit: -
Connection: Wireless
Noise cancelling: No
Released: 2022

Score breakdowngood overall

Sound6.4

Battery7.0

Calls6.5

Value7.3

Review: The QCY T18 MeloBuds brings multipoint connectivity to cheap wireless earbuds - and it works great! Test and comparison vs QCY T13 and QCY T17.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The QCY T18 MeloBuds are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that stand out by offering reliable multipoint connectivity at a budget price. They deliver a decent, balanced sound with support for aptX Adaptive, though call quality and overall audio refinement leave some room for improvement.

What works

Affordable multipoint connectivity
Supports aptX Adaptive and AAC codecs
Compact and lightweight design with IPX5 rating
Custom EQ available via companion app

What doesn't

Call quality could be better
Sound lacks some refinement compared to pricier rivals
No ANC or transparency mode

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

Specifications

Audio - QCY T18
Driver	4× 10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic
Drivers per side	4
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω
Sensitivity	106 dB/mW

Audio

Audio - QCY T18
Driver	4× 10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic
Drivers per side	4
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω
Sensitivity	106 dB/mW

Wireless

Wireless - QCY T18
Bluetooth	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Voice, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes
Wireless range	10 m

Battery

Battery - QCY T18
Battery life	7 h
Battery incl. case	30 h
Full charge time	120 min
Wireless charging	No

Features

Features - QCY T18
Active noise cancelling	No
ANC type	none
Transparency mode	No
Companion app	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes
Wear detection	No
Controls	touch
Voice assistant	Bixby, Google Assistant, Siri

Design

Design - QCY T18
Weight	4.7 g
Case weight	43 g
Water resistance	IPX5
Foldable	No
Detachable cable	No
USB-C	Yes

Calls

Calls - QCY T18
Microphones	4
Call noise reduction	Yes
Call NR technology	ENC

What the reviews said

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While it amazes with its multipoint connectivity on a budget, the QCY T18 also feels a bit like an example model for future affordable multipoint earbuds, that offer better call quality and more refined sound. Buy QCY T18 on Amazon US Buy QCY T18 on Amazon Germany Buy QCY T18 on other Amazon countries Buy QCY T18 on AliExpress I received the QCY T18 MeloBuds myself to test and review. My reviews are unsponsored and non-commercial . I test and review all audio products equally honest - read about it here . Consider buying this earphone? I'd appreciate it if you use the links in this article. As these are affiliate links, they will financially support me a bit in my quest to find great affordable audio. Also read: Guide: The best sounding true wireless earphones under $50 Leaderboard: All rated wireless earphones

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