QCY MELOBUDS ANC HT05 - ANC and lots of quality in sound and for calls
QCY is now an established brand in the creation of audio devices, especially the indispensable TWS headphones. In its list there are all types and prices, but the common thread for all is the price, truly within everyone's reach. So today I want to tell you about the QCY Melobuds ANC HT05, which are offered at a price of less than 40 euros and which, as the name suggests, offer active noise cancellation technology. Let's find out together in this complete review.
As per tradition, we start with the sales package which is very accurate from a graphic point of view, bearing some information about the product specifications, guaranteeing the following internal equipment:
- QCY MELOBUDS ANC HT05;
- USB Type-C charging cable;
- Charging case;
- Pair of silicone rubbers of different sizes;
- Chinese/English instruction manual.
Despite the economic nature of the headphones, starting from the charging case, we realize that we are dealing with a decidedly higher-end product, as it is made with an opaque plastic with rounded edges, avoiding discomfort once it is we put in a trouser pocket. Along the perimeter that runs along the lid we find a contrasting line in glossy plastic that gives a premium effect to the product. The brand logo is positioned on the upper part of the container while the Type-C charging input is placed on the right profile, slightly asymmetrical, while a LED for the state of charge is placed in the recess of the lid opening: red for charge lower than 20% and white color for charge higher than 20%.
Comfort is certainly guaranteed by the weight of just 4 grams for a single earphone and also by the slightly inclined shape of the in-ear type drivers extended by a stem. The headphones are anchored to their seat by means of small but powerful magnets, protected by the lid which basically closes by means of a magnet. Between the two earphones we also find a small button that will be used to identify the charge status of the case but also to pair with other devices and switch them, as the QCY MELOBUDS ANC HT05 offer multipoint connectivity.
Compared to the T13 ANC model, these MELOBUDS are much more stable once worn, not slipping or escaping from the ear even with strong jolts or during sport, moreover there is the IPX5 certification against rain, sweat and splashes. There is no proximity sensor that will allow us to play / pause the music track simply by pulling out or inserting the earphone inside our ear canal, but everything is controlled by means of touches, having the ability to manage calls (answer/hang up/ignore), multimedia content (play/pause/skip track) as well as call up the phone's voice assistant, control the volume, enable ANC/Transparency mode and Gaming Mode.
Each headset has 3 separate microphones which, in addition to allowing the use of MELOBUDS in calls, are used both for ANC / ENC noise reduction up to -43 dB (dedicated to calls), filtering ambient noise for clear and crisp calls , and in the Transparency mode, where external sounds are amplified so as to always remain alert to what is happening around us, useful for training on the street.
Speaking of autonomy, this really convinces a lot, as by means of a battery integrated in the 350 mAh case, which allows up to 3,5 earphone recharges, we can get up to about 8 hours of listening to music with a volume level of about 65/70%, while overall autonomy goes up to 35 hours (without ANC mode). We point out that there is no wireless charging, but we have a sort of fast charge available, which with just 10 minutes offers an additional 2 hours of music playback while the earphones are fully charged in about 110 minutes.
I want to say a few words about the sound performance of these QCY MELOBUDS ANC HT05, which have proved to be extraordinary. The sound offered is rich in nuances while the bass is really warm and full-bodied. Indeed these can be emphasized with the equalizer present in the app, via presets or manually, but I must say that even without making any basic changes I was able to enjoy a truly immersive and engaging sound. The integrated microphones are also decidedly excellent, which isolate the voice a lot from the rest of the ambient noise, allowing our interlocutor to hear us clearly, crystalline and constantly. We could also exploit the potential of the MELOBUDS even in sport mode, relying on an algorithm capable of cutting wind frequencies up to 45 km/h.
The sound quality is expressed by means of dynamic 10 mm LCP graphene drivers, while connection stability is guaranteed by a Bluetooth 5.2, which offers the possibility of connecting the earphones to two different devices simultaneously as well as guaranteeing very low latency .
Last but not least, the presence of the QCY app, free for Android and iPhone which has made considerable progress over time, refining itself more and more. We have many features available such as checking the battery status complete with pop-ups, Airpods-style, of which we can adjust the level of intensity as well as calibrate the effect by shifting the focus to the right or left ear, enable the game, customize touch controls, activate Sleep mode or a function that deactivates touch controls, convenient for example for falling asleep with headphones on. Finally, we can set equalizer presets or create personal ones and finally update the firmware and search for the headphones, if you have lost them.
PROJECTED IMPACT
QCY MELOBUDS ANC HT05 are undoubtedly a noteworthy product for which it is worth investing the approximately 32 euros (net of discount coupons) required for purchase through the Amazon store. A figure that is truly within everyone's reach and which certainly brings the various competitors to their knees which, at the same price if not higher, offer less quality in sound and call quality. They offer super autonomy and excellent audio quality, so don't hesitate too much and run to buy them, especially in this moment where they are super discounted.
