QCY MeloBuds Pro (Black)

QCY MeloBuds Pro (Black)

By QCY · Budget Wireless Earbuds · Audio & Electronics

  • 46dB adaptive hybrid active noise cancelling
  • Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC Hi-Res audio
  • Up to 34 hours total playtime
  • Custom EQ via QCY app

Lowest price seen
~$47.99 (approx.)
from $47.99 at Amazon

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Summary

A budget true-wireless earbud with 46dB adaptive ANC and LDAC Hi-Res audio at a sub-$50 street price. Check the app experience before you buy: firmware updates and oversensitive wear detection draw consistent owner complaints.

Strengths

  • ANC performance that independent reviews rank among the strongest under $50.
  • Warm sound with deep, controlled bass and clear, detailed vocals.
  • LDAC Hi-Res audio and dual-device multipoint at a budget price.
  • Strong battery life: 8.5h per charge with ANC off, 34h with the case.
  • Call quality that reviewers call a pleasant surprise for the price.
  • Lightweight at about 4.3g per bud, with a secure fit during physical activity.

Weaknesses

  • Firmware updates require a factory reset and re-pairing that owners describe as cumbersome.
  • Wear detection is oversensitive and can pause audio or drop calls when you adjust a bud.
  • LDAC cuts Bluetooth range and stability; reviewers recommend AAC for daily use.
  • The QCY app requires an account login, and some owners report settings that do not stick.
  • No wireless charging, and the case itself carries no IP rating.
  • Some owners report buds dying or draining early, though nobody has published a failure rate.

Verified specifications

ModelQCY MeloBuds Pro (HT08 / BH22HT07A), black; also sold in White, Gold and Green.
Driver12mm bio-diaphragm dynamic driver.
ANCup to 46dB adaptive hybrid active noise cancellation.
CodecsSBC, AAC and LDAC (up to 990 kbps).
Bluetooth5.3.
Battery (earbuds)8.5h with ANC off, 7.5h with ANC on (manufacturer claim).
Battery (case)34h total playtime; the case recharges the earbuds about 3–4 times.
Quick charge10 minutes for 1h of playtime.
Water resistanceIPX5 on the earbuds only; the case is not rated.
Microphones6 total, with AI ENC and wind noise reduction.
Latency80ms in game mode.
Transparency6 levels, with vocal enhancement.
Spatial audio360° spatial sound.
Wear detectionyes, with auto pause/play.
Multipointdual-device connectivity, enabled in the QCY app; incompatible with LDAC.
ChargingUSB-C on the case; no wireless charging.
Impedance32 ohm; SPL: 102 dB/mW.
Weightabout 4.3–4.8g per bud; case about 33g.
Dimensionsearbuds 24.5 × 20.3 × 25.4 mm; case 60.3 × 24.9 × 43.2 mm.
In the boxearbuds, charging case, 3 sets of ear tips (S/M/L), USB-C cable, user manual.
Warranty12 months from date of delivery.
Full research notes and sources

Sound and ANC

The 46dB ANC figure is a manufacturer maximum — real performance varies with fit and environment — but multiple independent reviews still rank it among the strongest under $50, taming low-frequency rumble and mid-range chatter. It can take a mode cycle to reach full effect. Atrium Audio’s measurements put the signature warm: bass about 1.5dB above neutral, treble about 4.2dB behind, air about 6.2dB behind. The app’s custom EQ can pull the treble forward if you want more clarity. Fit matters here: ANC performance varies with fit, and some owners report the stock tips do not secure well during movement — aftermarket tips are a common upgrade.

Battery and charging

QCY rates the earbuds at 8.5h with ANC off and 7.5h with it on, and the case stretches total playtime to 34h — about three to four full recharges. Real-world numbers come in lower: one reviewer measured roughly 4h with ANC on, another 6–8h depending on use. A 10-minute top-up buys an hour of playtime. There is no wireless charging; the case charges over USB-C. The manual advises recharging if the buds sit unused for more than two weeks to protect battery health.

App, firmware and wear detection

The QCY app is where the feature set lives: custom EQ, ANC modes, control customization, find-my-earbuds and firmware updates. It requires an account login, and owners report settings that do not stick — clearing the app cache is one fix for switching codecs. Firmware updates are the sore spot: version 2.0.4 demands a factory reset and re-pairing, and owners describe the process as cumbersome. One Reddit owner reported firmware V2.0.6 degraded audio. Wear detection is oversensitive — it can pause music or end a call when you adjust an earbud. LDAC is a welcome inclusion but reduces range and stability; one review found the connection wonky beyond 8–9m, and multipoint pairing is incompatible with it.

Is it worth it?

The value case is the feature set: LDAC, 46dB adaptive ANC and 34h of battery for money that usually buys earbuds without either. QCY lists the MSRP at $47.99 from launch in June 2024; the QCY US official store sells it at $39.99 (regularly $57.59), the QCY global shop at $14.40, and a QCY blog post from November 2025 lists $69.59 — likely outdated or regional. Above $60 the app quirks and plasticky build are harder to forgive, and alternatives like the Soundcore Liberty series and Earfun Air Pro add wireless charging and stronger app ecosystems. Longevity is the open question: some owners report months of trouble-free use, others premature failure, and nobody has published a failure rate — buy from a store with a good return window.

Which model this is

This page covers the QCY MeloBuds Pro in black, model HT08 (internal number BH22HT07A), launched in June 2024. It is the rubber-tip, ANC-equipped variant of the AilyBuds Pro+ family — do not confuse it with the MeloBuds N50, N60 or N70, the HT05, or the AilyBuds Pro+, which lacks ANC. The black variant’s Amazon listing is ASIN B0D4QTNPTP.

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