QCY Crossky C50
Realme Buds Clip

QCY Crossky C50 Realme Buds Clip

Common Features

  • The fit is open-ear on both products.
  • Both products are water resistant.
  • Neither product has wires or cables.
  • Neither product is a neckband earbud.
  • Neither product includes wingtips.
  • Neither product has RGB lighting.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Neither product has UV light.
  • Both products do not have active noise cancellation.
  • Both products have a lowest frequency of 20 Hz.
  • Both products have a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
  • Neither product supports spatial audio.
  • Neither product has Dolby Atmos.
  • Neither product has Dirac Virtuo.
  • Neither product has a neodymium magnet.
  • Both products have a charge time of 1.5 hours.
  • Neither product has wireless charging.
  • Neither product has a solar power battery.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Neither product has fast pairing.
  • Both products have USB Type-C.
  • Neither product has LDAC.
  • Neither product has LDHC.
  • Neither product has Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Neither product has aptX Adaptive.
  • Neither product has aptX Low Latency.
  • Neither product has aptX HD.
  • Both products support fast charging.
  • Both products have a mute function.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.
  • Both products have a control panel placed on a device.
  • Both products have voice prompts.
  • Both products have a noise-canceling microphone.

Main Differences

  • Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IPX5 on QCY Crossky C50 and IP55 on Realme Buds Clip.
  • Passive noise reduction is not available on QCY Crossky C50 but is present on Realme Buds Clip.
  • Driver unit size is 10.8 mm on QCY Crossky C50 and 11 mm on Realme Buds Clip.
  • Battery life is 8.5 hours on QCY Crossky C50 and 7 hours on Realme Buds Clip.
  • Battery life of the charging case is 27.5 hours on QCY Crossky C50 and 29 hours on Realme Buds Clip.
  • Battery power is 35 mAh on QCY Crossky C50 and 45 mAh on Realme Buds Clip.
  • Battery power of the charging case is 380 mAh on QCY Crossky C50 and 530 mAh on Realme Buds Clip.
  • Bluetooth version is 6 on QCY Crossky C50 and 5.4 on Realme Buds Clip.
  • AAC support is not available on QCY Crossky C50 but is present on Realme Buds Clip.
  • Built-in translator is not available on QCY Crossky C50 but is present on Realme Buds Clip.
Specs Comparison
QCY Crossky C50

QCY Crossky C50

Realme Buds Clip

Realme Buds Clip

Design:
Fit Open-ear Open-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IPX5 IP55
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

Both the QCY Crossky C50 and Realme Buds Clip feature an open-ear fit, making them suitable for users who prefer to stay aware of their surroundings while listening to audio. In terms of water resistance, the QCY Crossky C50 has an IPX5 rating, while the Realme Buds Clip offers a slightly higher IP55 rating, providing slightly better protection against water and dust.

Both products are wireless, without any cables, and are not neckband-style earbuds. Neither includes wingtips, RGB lighting, UV light, or a display, so these features are absent from both models. Both products do include stereo speakers for audio playback.

Overall, while both models share many similarities in terms of design and features, the Realme Buds Clip has a marginally higher water resistance rating with its IP55 certification compared to the QCY Crossky C50’s IPX5 rating.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
driver unit size 10.8 mm 11 mm
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

Both the QCY Crossky C50 and Realme Buds Clip lack active noise cancellation (ANC), and neither includes support for spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo. The QCY Crossky C50 does not have passive noise reduction, whereas the Realme Buds Clip includes passive noise reduction, which could help with reducing ambient noise during use.

When it comes to the drivers, the QCY Crossky C50 has a 10.8 mm driver unit, while the Realme Buds Clip features a slightly larger 11 mm driver unit. Both models cover the same frequency range, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, and neither uses a neodymium magnet in the drivers.

In summary, the key difference in sound quality between the two models is that the Realme Buds Clip offers passive noise reduction, which the QCY Crossky C50 does not, and the Realme Buds Clip has a slightly larger driver unit at 11 mm versus the QCY’s 10.8 mm driver.

Power:
Battery life 8.5 hours 7 hours
Battery life of charging case 27.5 hours 29 hours
charge time 1.5 hours 1.5 hours
battery power 35 mAh 45 mAh
battery power (charging case) 380mAh 530mAh
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The QCY Crossky C50 offers a battery life of 8.5 hours on a single charge, while the Realme Buds Clip provides 7 hours. Both models feature charging cases that extend their total battery life—27.5 hours for the QCY and 29 hours for the Realme. However, the Realme Buds Clip's charging case has a larger capacity, with a 530 mAh battery compared to the QCY's 380 mAh charging case battery.

Both products have a 1.5-hour charge time, and neither supports wireless charging or solar power. They both also include a battery level indicator, which allows users to monitor remaining charge, and feature rechargeable batteries.

In summary, the QCY Crossky C50 offers slightly longer usage time per charge, while the Realme Buds Clip provides a larger charging case battery capacity, giving it a marginally longer total battery life.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
Bluetooth version 6 5.4
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

Both the QCY Crossky C50 and Realme Buds Clip feature USB Type-C for charging, making them modern and convenient for users with compatible charging cables. The QCY Crossky C50 uses Bluetooth version 6, while the Realme Buds Clip uses Bluetooth version 5.4, meaning the QCY has a newer Bluetooth version for potentially improved performance and features.

Neither product supports fast pairing, Bluetooth LE Audio, or AAC for audio codec support. The QCY Crossky C50 does not support any aptX codecs, while the Realme Buds Clip supports AAC, which could offer better audio quality for compatible devices. Both models have the same maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters, and neither supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC.

In summary, the key difference between the two models is that the Realme Buds Clip supports AAC, whereas the QCY Crossky C50 does not, and the QCY uses the newer Bluetooth version 6 compared to the Realme’s Bluetooth 5.4.

Features:
release date July 2025 November 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
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
Has a built-in camera remote control function

Both the QCY Crossky C50 and Realme Buds Clip support fast charging, allowing for quicker recharges. They both have a mute function and can be used as a headset. The control panel is placed on a device for both models, and both feature voice prompts to guide users. Additionally, both come with a travel bag for portability, and neither has an in-line control panel.

Neither product includes ambient sound mode or in/on-ear detection, and neither features a temperature sensor or a built-in camera remote control function. The QCY Crossky C50 does not have a built-in translator, while the Realme Buds Clip includes this feature.

In summary, the primary difference between the two products is the inclusion of a built-in translator in the Realme Buds Clip, which the QCY Crossky C50 lacks. Otherwise, the two models share similar features, including fast charging, mute function, and headset capabilities.

Microphone:
has a noise-canceling microphone

Both the QCY Crossky C50 and Realme Buds Clip are equipped with a noise-canceling microphone, ensuring clearer voice capture by reducing background noise during calls or recordings. There are no differences between the two products in this regard.

Both models offer the same microphone feature, so users can expect similar performance when it comes to voice clarity and noise reduction in both devices.

In conclusion, the microphone features are identical for both products, as both include noise-canceling microphones to enhance voice communication quality.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between QCY Crossky C50 and Realme Buds Clip. Both products have an open-ear fit, are water resistant, feature stereo speakers, and include a noise-canceling microphone. Differences include the IP rating with QCY Crossky C50 at IPX5 and Realme Buds Clip at IP55, driver unit size of 10.8 mm versus 11 mm, battery life of 8.5 hours versus 7 hours, charging case capacity of 380 mAh versus 530 mAh, Bluetooth version 6 versus 5.4, and the presence of a built-in translator on Realme Buds Clip which is not available on QCY Crossky C50.