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QCY MeloBuds N50 (HT12)

Cheaper alternative to the MeloBuds Pro

August 1, 202424.99 $ at launchActive noise cancellation
4 hEarbud only
20 hWith case
IPX4Resistance
5.3Bluetooth

Lineage DNA

Tracked since QCY HT05 MeloBuds (MeloBuds ANC) (2022), the first model in the line.

Battery life (earbud)
4 h-33% since the 1st model
Total battery life (case)
20 h-17% since the 1st model
Weight per earbud
4.2 g-2% since the 1st model★ line record
Launch price
24.99 $-17% since the 1st model★ line record

Audio

Chip
CodecsAAC, SBC
Noise cancellationYes

Connectivity

Bluetooth5.3
USB-CYes
MultipointYes

Comfort & durability

Weight per earbud4.2 g
CertificationIPX4

Battery life

Earbud only4 h
With case20 h

General

Release dateAugust 1, 2024
Launch price24.99 $
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Compared to QCY MeloBuds Pro (HT08)

  • --43% earbud-only battery life
  • --29% total battery life with case
  • +5% lighter per earbud
  • ·IPX4 rating vs IPX5
  • ·AAC, SBC codecs vs AAC, SBC, LDAC
  • +$15.000000000000004 cheaper at launch
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