Wireless earbuds have become one of the top choices for music lovers on the go. They’re much lighter than headphones, which makes them a more suitable option for people that commute or travel a lot. Now, if you’re someone that prioritizes comfort, than you should definitely go with a pair of open-ear wireless earbuds. Unlike in-ear style earbuds, open-ear earbuds feature a more comfort-focused design that doesn’t completely seal your ears, allowing you to enjoy music and other audio content while still staying aware of your surroundings. This makes them ideal for listening to music while commuting, exercising, or even while working in shared spaces. If you’re looking for a pair of open-ear wireless earbuds that can offer all-day comfort and great sound quality, check out the newly released QCY Crossky C50.
The QCY Crossky C50 are open-ear clip-on wireless earbuds that have a lightweight, anti-drop ergonomic design, which ensures a secure, comfortable and pressure-free fit, and a IPX5 Water-Resistance Rating. They feature high-fidelity sound powered by 10.8mm dual magnets drivers, reverse soundwave technology, which significantly reduces sound leakage to ensure private listening, along with AI-powered wind noise and ambient noise reduction for crystal-clear voice calls.
They also boast touch controls, auto left-right correction technology, which automatically assigns the correct left and right sound channels when you take them out of their charging case, Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity with Bluetooth Multipoint, and offer up to 7.5 hours battery on a single charge or 35 hours battery with their charging case, plus USB-C charging support. Via the QCY APP, you can easily pair and swap devices, customize touch controls, personalize their Custom EQ for fine-tuning their audio, check their battery, and more.
Engineered for movement and designed with all-day comfort in mind, these earbuds deliver a rich audio experience while barely having any weight to them, making them perfect for everyday listening.
Here’s our review of the QCY Crossky C50, where we talk more about the unique features these open-ear clip-on wireless earbuds have to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the earbuds’ dimensions, these open-ear earbuds have an ultra-portable form factor, meaning they’re compact and also quite lightweight, with each earbud weighing just 1.83 oz. (52 g).
On top of their portability, the earbuds also feature an anti-drop ergonomic design, as they come equipped with ear hooks that provide a secure, comfortable and pressure-free fit, even if you wear them for the whole day. Their ear hooks keep the earbuds stable in your ears while doing daily chores or practicing sports like running and cycling.
The QCY Crossky C50 also sport a stylish and discreet aesthetic that easily matches any type of clothing, from casual to professional. The earbuds come in single solid color, which can be either Black, White, or Pink, so you can pick the one that best suits your style.
Furthermore, they also pack a durable, high-quality construction with a zero-pressure structure that’s focused on promoting comfort. The earbuds’ ear hooks are made with soft silicone, which makes them breathable, and also integrate ultra-flexible wires crafted from titanium memory alloy, which allows their ear hooks to easily bend, twist, and adapt to any ear shape.
To wear them, simply clip the earbud onto the thinnest part of your ear, then slide the earbuds down and adjust the position of each earbuds’ speaker outlet to ensure optimal audio performance at all times. The earbuds fit quite comfortably for all ear sizes, even small ears.
Plus, they’re also rated to have a IPX5 Water-Resistance Rating that makes them sweat-proof and splash-proof. As such, the earbuds can withstand intense workouts and light rain.
Lastly, the earbuds also come with a wireless charging case that features a durable and elegant anti-fingerprint leather exterior.
AUDIO SPECS & AUDIO QUALITY
Moving on to the earbuds’ audio specifications and audio quality. For reproducing their high-fidelity sound, these open-ear wireless earbuds come equipped with 10.8mm dual magnets drivers and carbon fiber diaphragms, which make the earbuds capable of delivering a crystal-clear sound and a powerful, enhanced bass, even at maximum volume.
They also feature a built-in bass boost and dynamic audio EQ algorithm that provides adaptive volume control, which helps ensure a balanced sound at all times.
The end result is a Hi-Fi sound where all sound frequencies are equally balanced, from clear highs to balanced mids and deep, punchy lows.
The earbuds speaker drivers are rated to have a sound frequency down to 20 Hz with a 40% increase in driving force, and a total harmonic distortion below 3%.
In addition, the earbuds also feature reverse soundwave technology, which utilizes advanced directional audio algorithms to reduce sound leakage by 90% when compared to standard open-ear designs. Thanks to that, the earbuds’ speaker drivers direct audio precisely into your ears, thus ensuring a private listening experience.
Lastly, these open-ear wireless earbuds can also be used for performing voice calls with enhanced clarity. Each earbud integrates an array of four AI-powered beamforming microphones that feature wind noise reduction to filter out unwanted gusts of wind during phone calls, along with ambient noise reduction, which provides up to 45dB of noise cancellation for unwanted background sounds.
INTERFACE & BUILT-IN TOUCH CONTROLS
For controlling the earbuds’ different functionalities, the QCY Crossky C50 also feature built-in touch controls that provide an easy and straightforward operation.
Tapping once and holding the left earbud allows you to turn the volume down, while tapping once and holding the right earbud lets you turn the volume up.
Performing a double tap on either earbud lets you play/pause the current soundtrack, while doing a triple tap on the right earbud let’s you skip to the next track.
For the earbuds’ call controls, know that double tapping either earbud lets you answer or end a voice call, while tapping once and holding either earbud lets you reject an incoming call.
Triple tapping the left earbud allows you to activate your smartphone’s voice assistant.
Note that the earbuds’ touch control functions can also be customized through their mobile app.
What’s more is that the earbuds also feature auto left-right correction technology, which automatically assigns the correct left and right sound channels once you take them out of their charging case.
CONNECTIVITY
For pairing wirelessly with your smartphone and their mobile app, the QCY Crossky C50 utilizes Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, for which they support a wireless range up to 32.8 ft. (10 m).
The earbuds also feature Bluetooth Multipoint, meaning they can be connected to two Bluetooth-enabled devices simultaneously, such as your smartphone plus a smart TV. Thanks to that, you can watch your favorite content and answer calls without switching.
BATTERY & BATTERY LIFE
In regard to their battery life, each earbud comes equipped with a 35mAh Li-Ion battery that can offer up to 7.5 hours of battery on a single charge.
Their wireless charging case provides you an additional 27.5 hours of battery (enough for three full charges), giving you up to 35 hours of battery life in total.
To recharge the earbuds and their charging case, simply place the earbuds in their case’s respective charging slots, and then connect the USB-C charging cable to their case’s USB-C charging port (located at the base of the charging case).
THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – The QCY App
Users can also download the QCY App (available for iOS and Android devices) to configure the earbuds’ sound and touch control settings.
Via the QCY APP, you can easily pair the earbuds with multiple Bluetooth-enable devices and swap between them, enable Bluetooth Multipoint, customize the earbuds’ touch controls, and check the remaining battery life of each earbud.
The app also features a Custom EQ through which you can fine-tune the earbuds’ sound profile to best fit your listening needs.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package, users will find: their QCY Crossky C50 Earbuds, the earbuds’ charging case, its USB-C charging cable, and a user manual.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
The QCY Crossky C50 are currently available in three stylish color options: Black, White, and Pink.
In case you’d like to purchase these open-ear clip-on wireless earbuds, know that each pair is currently discounted from their standard price of $45.99 down to $34.99. You can order them online, either from QCY’s official shopping page, or you can get them from QCY’s Amazon store.