QCY HT07 ArcBuds is a very cost-performance wireless earbuds. It have relatively excellent performance in terms of appearance, noise cancellation, sound quality and comfort.
QCY HT07 ArcBuds specs and features:
- Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC/AAC codec
- 6.5 – 8 hours playback of per charge (ANC on/off)
- Charging case can charge earbuds fully 3 times
- IPX5 waterproof rating (rain and sweat resistant)
- Support transparent mode and low-latency mode
- -40dB noise cancellation depth
- $35 – Check latest price on AliExpress, Amazon US, Amazon Germany or other Amazon countries
Design, Comfort and Battery Life
The charging case adopts a design style similar to that of Apple AirPods Pro 2, and the shell is made of fine frosted material. When the lid is opened to the maximum, it will be fixed, and it will not fall off when it is shaken. There is a hidden indicator light on the front and the USB-C charging port on the back.
QCY ArcBuds earbuds adopt the bean-shape design – small and exquisite. Although it looks slightly larger than most bean-shape wireless earbuds, but the single earbud weighs only 4.4g. The earbuds is equipped with 3 sets of eartips, which can be adapted to different ear sizes to ensure wearing stability.
QCY HT07 has a moderate ear depth and a good fit, and the larger earbud cavity will not affect the comfort of the ear. It is very comfortable to wear without any pressure.
The battery capacity of the charging case is 350mAh, and the total battery life is up to 32 hours. When the ANC mode is turned off, the single battery life of the earbuds is up to 8 hours, and the battery life is 6.5 hours after the ANC is turned on.
Connectivity, Games and Videos Playback
The earbuds uses the Bluetooth 5.2 chip and supports SBC and AAC codec. When connecting for the first time, just select “QCY ArcBuds” in the bluetooth device list on your phone to connect quickly. Open the charging case for subsequent use to connect to the successfully paired bluetooth device – the light flashes to indicate that it is in the state of pairing and connection.
QCY HT07 support low-latency mode with the latency as low as 80ms. Playing games and watching videos is no problem – it works flawlessly on both Android and iPhone with perfect sound and picture sync.
APP, Control and Sleep Mode
The earbuds support the free QCY APP, which is suitable for Android and iOS devices. The functions in the APP are very rich, including but not limited to the following functions:
- 4 noise cancellation modes to choose from
- 6 levels of transparency mode adjustment
- 5 sound effects options
- Turn game mode on/off
- Turn sleep mode on/off
- Touch control setting
- EQ adjustment
- Sound channel balance
The touch control of QCY HT07 is also very comprehensive. In order to prevent accidental touch, single-tap is off by default and can be turned on in the APP. And you can define the single-tap, double-tap, triple-tap and long-press functions of the left and right earbuds according to your operating habits. Including: music control, call control, noise cancellation/transparency mode, voice assistant, turn on/off low latency mode, etc.
The appearance of QCY HT07 is very suitable for use before going to bed. Turning on sleep mode blocks all touch controls – preventing accidental touches. It will automatically exit sleep mode after putting it back into the charging case.
ANC Mode, Transparency Mode and Calls
QCY HT07 support up to 40dB noise cancellation depth with four noise cancellation modes to choose from – indoor, commuting, outdoor and anti-wind noise. Among them, indoor, commuting and noisy have three levels of adjustable noise cancellation intensity – very user-friendly settings that can maximize the user experience.
I tested it in subway, bus, park and supermarket, the noise cancellation effect is quite satisfactory. Although there is still a certain gap with Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2, TOZO Golden X1 and Baseus Bowie M2s, but the price of QCY HT07 is cheaper.
QCY ArcBuds hardly feels the existence of ear pressure after turning on the ANC mode. Its front and rear sound cavity can balance the internal and external air pressure, the wearing comfort is very good.
QCY HT07 also has 6-level transparency mode adjustable, and has a separate vocal enhancement mode. Transparency mode on the HT07 picks up brighter ambient noise when you need it, allowing you to hear your surroundings. Play music at medium volume, which doesn’t help when talking to others.
Taking a closer look at the earbuds, we can find that each earbud has 3 microphone holes – one feed-forward-mic + one feed-back-mic + one talk-mic. They can accurately identify human voices, and then filter out unwanted noise, so that the noise reduction effect of calls is greatly improved. When talking or listening to music in windy weather, you only need to turn on the anti-wind noise mode to filter most of the wind noise.
Sound Quality of QCY HT07
The earbud is equipped with a 10mm dynamic driver, the output volume is large enough. The low-frequency extension is deep, full of details and layering. The mid-frequency vocal is soft and delicate. The high-frequency is clear, transparent and not harsh. Generally speaking, it is a TWS earbuds with tri-frequency balance, which can be used in various styles of music.
Also, there are five built-in sound effects in the APP: pop, heavy bass, rock, soft, and classical. Users can also customize EQ.
Verdict
QCY HT07 ArcBuds is a very cost-performance wireless earbuds. It not only has an exquisite design and comfortable wearing experience, but also provides quite excellent noise cancellation and music experience.
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