1More Q21
QCY MeloBuds N70

1More Q21 QCY MeloBuds N70

Common Features

  • Both products are in-ear earbuds.
  • Both products are water resistant with an IPX5 rating.
  • Both products have no wires or cables.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Both products have active noise cancellation (ANC).
  • Both products have passive noise reduction.
  • Both products support a frequency range from 20 Hz to 20000 Hz.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products do not support spatial audio.
  • Both products do not support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both products do not support Dirac Virtuo.
  • Both products do not use a neodymium magnet.
  • Both products have no RGB lighting.
  • Both products have no wingtips included.
  • Both products have no neckband design.
  • Both products support fast charging.
  • Both products have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.

Main Differences

  • Battery life is 5.5 hours on 1More Q21 and 10 hours on QCY MeloBuds N70.
  • Battery life of the charging case is 24.4 hours on 1More Q21 and 40 hours on QCY MeloBuds N70.
  • Battery life with ANC is 4 hours on 1More Q21 and 7 hours on QCY MeloBuds N70.
  • Battery power of the charging case is 600mAh on 1More Q21 and 480mAh on QCY MeloBuds N70.
  • Bluetooth version is 5.4 on 1More Q21 and 6 on QCY MeloBuds N70.
  • The number of microphones is 4 on 1More Q21 and 6 on QCY MeloBuds N70.
Specs Comparison
1More Q21

1More Q21

QCY MeloBuds N70

QCY MeloBuds N70

Design:
Fit In-ear In-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IPX5 IPX5
water resistance Water resistant Water resistant
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

The 1More Q21 and QCY MeloBuds N70 share several design features, making them quite similar in terms of construction. Both models have an in-ear fit and come with an IPX5 rating for ingress protection, meaning they are both water-resistant and suitable for light exposure to water, such as sweat or rain.

Both earbuds are wireless, with no wires or cables, and neither is a neckband style. Additionally, neither product includes wingtips for a more secure fit, and neither features RGB lighting or a UV light. Furthermore, neither of the products has a display.

When it comes to audio, both the 1More Q21 and the QCY MeloBuds N70 are equipped with stereo speakers, ensuring a rich sound experience in both models.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 20000 Hz 20000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
has a neodymium magnet

The 1More Q21 and QCY MeloBuds N70 have identical specifications when it comes to sound quality. Both models feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, ensuring effective isolation from external sounds.

In terms of frequency range, both earbuds offer the same performance, with a lowest frequency of 20 Hz and a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz, providing a broad spectrum for sound reproduction.

Neither the 1More Q21 nor the QCY MeloBuds N70 supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo. Additionally, neither model is equipped with a neodymium magnet for enhanced audio performance.

Power:
Battery life 5.5 hours 10 hours
Battery life of charging case 24.4 hours 40 hours
Battery life (ANC) 4 hours 7 hours
charge time 1.5 hours 1.5 hours
battery power (charging case) 600mAh 480mAh
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The 1More Q21 and QCY MeloBuds N70 differ in their battery life and charging capabilities. The 1More Q21 offers 5.5 hours of use on a single charge, with an additional 24.4 hours provided by its charging case. When ANC is active, the battery life drops to 4 hours. In contrast, the QCY MeloBuds N70 provides 10 hours of battery life, with 40 hours available from its charging case, and 7 hours of use with ANC enabled.

Both models have the same charge time of 1.5 hours. However, the QCY MeloBuds N70 has a slightly smaller battery capacity in its charging case, at 480mAh, compared to the 600mAh battery in the 1More Q21's case.

Neither product supports wireless charging or has a solar power battery. Both models feature a battery level indicator and use rechargeable batteries.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
Bluetooth version 5.4 6
has LDAC
has LDHC
has Bluetooth LE Audio
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Low Latency
has aptX HD
has aptX
has aptX Lossless
has aptX Voice
has Auracast
maximum Bluetooth range 10 m 10 m
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Can be used wirelessly
has AAC

The 1More Q21 and QCY MeloBuds N70 offer similar connectivity features, though there are a few differences. Both models support USB Type-C charging and feature Bluetooth connectivity with AAC support, ensuring compatibility with a range of devices. The 1More Q21 is equipped with Bluetooth version 5.4, while the QCY MeloBuds N70 features the newer Bluetooth version 6.

Both earbuds have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters, so their wireless connection range is identical. Neither model supports fast pairing or Bluetooth pairing using NFC.

When it comes to audio codecs, both products support LDAC for high-quality wireless audio, but neither supports LDHC, Bluetooth LE Audio, or any aptX variants such as aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX, aptX Lossless, or aptX Voice. Additionally, neither model has Auracast support.

Features:
release date March 2025 August 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
has find device feature
Supports fast charging
can read notifications
Has a built-in translator
has a mute function
can be used as a headset
control panel placed on a device
Has voice prompts
travel bag is included
Has an in-line control panel
Has a temperature sensor

The 1More Q21 and QCY MeloBuds N70 share nearly identical features, making them very similar in functionality. Both products offer ambient sound mode, which allows external sounds to be heard while wearing the earbuds. They also both support fast charging, have a mute function, and can be used as a headset for calls.

Neither model features in/on-ear detection or a find device feature, and neither can read notifications or has a built-in translator. Both earbuds include a control panel that is placed on the device, and both offer voice prompts for easier operation.

Both the 1More Q21 and the QCY MeloBuds N70 come with a travel bag, but neither model has an in-line control panel or a temperature sensor.

Microphone:
number of microphones 4 6
has a noise-canceling microphone

The 1More Q21 and QCY MeloBuds N70 both feature noise-canceling microphones, ensuring clear voice capture even in noisy environments. However, they differ in the number of microphones. The 1More Q21 is equipped with 4 microphones, while the QCY MeloBuds N70 has 6 microphones, potentially offering more advanced voice pickup and clarity.

Despite the difference in microphone count, both products share the same noise-canceling microphone feature, providing effective sound isolation for calls and recordings.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between 1More Q21 and QCY MeloBuds N70. Both products are in-ear earbuds with IPX5 water resistance and stereo speakers. They also feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction. The battery life differs significantly, with the 1More Q21 lasting 5.5 hours compared to 10 hours on the QCY MeloBuds N70. The charging case provides 24.4 hours on the 1More Q21, while the QCY MeloBuds N70 offers 40 hours. Additionally, the 1More Q21 has 4 microphones, whereas the QCY MeloBuds N70 features 6 microphones.