As the boundary between personal audio and ambient awareness continues to blur, QCY has entered the open-ear clip-on space with the Crossky C70 — a $60 device launched in China that asks whether we must choose between hearing music and hearing the world. By leaving the ear canal unobstructed and automating even the small ritual of left-versus-right, the C70 reflects a broader human desire for technology that integrates into life rather than sealing it away. Its dual-driver architecture and 50-hour battery suggest that accessibility and capability need not be mutually exclusive.
QCY Launches Crossky C70 Clip-On Earbuds With LDAC and 50-Hour Battery
Your ear stays completely open while you listen
Mark
So the whole point is that your ear stays open? You can hear traffic and people talking around you?
Mimi
Exactly. The clip sits on the outside of your ear, so nothing blocks the canal. You get music and ambient sound at the same time.
Luke
But that means sound leakage, right? Everyone around you hears what you're listening to?
Mimi
That's why they built in the angled audio outlet and a privacy mode in the app. It's not perfect, but it's designed to minimize it.
Mark
And the battery—50 hours sounds incredible. Is that realistic?
Mimi
That's with the case and in standard mode. If you use LDAC for better audio quality, you drop to 30 hours total. So there's a trade-off.
Luke
LDAC cuts the per-charge time from 10 hours to 6. That's significant. People need to know that going in.
Mark
What about the bone-conduction microphone thing? How does that actually work?
Mimi
It detects vibrations in your jawbone when you speak, so it can separate your voice from background noise. They claim 54 decibels of noise reduction.
Luke
That's one manufacturer's claim. Real-world performance in a noisy coffee shop might be different.
Mark
Fair. But at $60, is this a genuine alternative to regular earbuds, or is it a niche product?
Mimi
It depends on what you need. If you want to stay aware of your surroundings, it's genuinely useful. If you want isolation and privacy, traditional earbuds are still better.
O Pulso
- The open-ear category is accelerating, and QCY is moving quickly to claim affordable ground before competitors like Vivo consolidate the space.
- A symmetrical, canal-free design removes the friction of orientation entirely — either earbud clips to either ear, with the case handling channel assignment automatically.
- Dual drivers and LDAC support push audio ambition upward, but enabling high-resolution streaming cuts battery life nearly in half, from 50 hours down to 30.
- A six-microphone array with bone-conduction detection targets the persistent problem of call clarity in noisy environments, achieving 54dB of noise reduction.
- At 399 yuan, the C70 positions itself as an entry point into premium open-ear listening — IPX6-rated, USB-C charged, and available now on JD.com in two finishes.
As the boundary between personal audio and ambient awareness continues to blur, QCY has entered the open-ear clip-on space with the Crossky C70 — a $60 device launched in China that asks whether we must choose between hearing music and hearing the world. By leaving the ear canal unobstructed and automating even the small ritual of left-versus-right, the C70 reflects a broader human desire for technology that integrates into life rather than sealing it away. Its dual-driver architecture and 50-hour battery suggest that accessibility and capability need not be mutually exclusive.
QCY has launched the Crossky C70, a pair of open-ear clip-on earbuds priced at roughly $60 and available now in China through JD.com. The device is built around a simple but consequential premise: keep the ear canal open so listeners remain aware of their surroundings while still enjoying audio.
The symmetrical titanium bridge design — padded with silicone and flexible enough to clip comfortably to either ear — eliminates the left-right distinction entirely. Place the earbuds in the charging case, and the system assigns audio channels automatically. It is a small ergonomic decision that speaks to a larger philosophy of reducing friction.
Inside, a 10.8mm dynamic driver handles lows and mids while an 8mm piezoelectric ceramic driver manages the highs. The C70 carries Hi-Res Audio certification and supports LDAC for higher-resolution streaming, though that mode reduces per-charge playback from 10 hours to 6 — bringing total battery life from 50 hours down to 30. For calls, a six-microphone array with bone-conduction sensors isolates the user's voice from ambient noise, achieving 54dB of reduction. A companion app adds EQ control and real-time translation across more than 30 languages.
The C70 arrives as the open-ear clip-on category grows more crowded — Vivo recently introduced a competing device with a 12mm driver and 42-hour battery. At its price point, QCY is betting that dual drivers, extended battery, and an open design can find an audience that doesn't want to pay a premium to hear both their music and the world around them.
QCY has introduced a new category of wireless earbuds designed to keep your ears completely open while you listen. The Crossky C70, launched in China and priced at 399 yuan—roughly $60—takes the clip-on form factor and pairs it with dual audio drivers, high-resolution codec support, and a battery that can stretch to 50 hours with the charging case. The earbuds are available now on JD.com in Bright Silver and Midnight Black.
The defining feature is the symmetrical clip-on design. Rather than sitting inside your ear canal, the C70 attaches to the outer ear using a flexible titanium bridge padded with silicone. Because the design is entirely symmetrical, there are no dedicated left or right earbuds—you can clip either unit to either ear, and the system automatically assigns the correct audio channels when you place them in the charging case. This approach leaves your ear canal open, which means you can hear ambient sound while music plays, a trade-off some listeners prefer for safety or comfort during extended wear.
The audio hardware consists of a 10.8mm dynamic driver handling the lower frequencies and midrange, paired with an 8mm piezoelectric ceramic driver for the highs. QCY has equipped the earbuds with Hi-Res Audio certification and support for LDAC, a codec that allows higher-resolution audio streaming on compatible devices. To prevent sound from leaking into the surrounding environment, the audio outlet angles toward your ear canal, and the earbuds include a software-based privacy mode for additional control.
Call quality relies on a six-microphone array equipped with bone-conduction sensors that detect vibrations in your jawbone. This approach isolates your voice from background noise, with the system achieving 54 decibels of call noise reduction. Through the companion app, users can adjust EQ settings and access real-time translation across more than 30 languages. The earbuds also support multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to pair them with up to three devices simultaneously.
Battery performance varies depending on which audio codec you use. In standard mode, the earbuds deliver up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge, extending to 50 hours when combined with the charging case. If you enable LDAC for higher-resolution audio, the per-charge playback drops to six hours, with a total of 30 hours including the case. The earbuds charge via USB-C and carry an IPX6 water resistance rating, meaning they can handle splashes and light rain but are not fully submersible.
The launch arrives as other manufacturers explore the open-ear clip-on space. Vivo recently introduced its own clip-on earbuds, featuring 12mm drivers, Hi-Res audio support, and up to 42 hours of battery life. At $60, the Crossky C70 positions itself as an accessible entry point into this emerging category, offering the core features—open-ear design, dual drivers, and extended battery—without the premium pricing of some competitors.
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The system automatically assigns the correct audio channels when you place them in the charging case— QCY product design
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