QCY T17S continues the advantages of T17’s compactness and lightness, and has been upgraded in appearance, making this wireless earbuds more delicate and beautiful. The configuration has also been upgraded, so that the sound quality, battery life and stability have been improved. It also won the WTMR award (World TechMedia Recommendation) in CES 2022, and it is a product worth trying.
QCY T17S specs and features:
- Bluetooth 5.2 with AAC/SBC/aptX codec
- IPX5 waterproof rating (rain and sweat resistant)
- 7.5 hours playback of per charge
- CVC Call noise cancellation
- $26 – Check latest price on AliExpress, Amazon US, Amazon Germany or other Amazon countries
Appearance Design & Comfort
The charging case has a strip-shaped design, and the exterior design is said to be inspired by sports car lights, and it looks more like a “space capsule”. Sleek clear lenses that allow you to see the outline of the inner earpiece.
The earbuds have a bean-shaped in-ear design, with a smooth surface, somewhat like a piano-painted texture. A closer look also reveals a slightly raised silicone design around the edges, but not as exaggerated as fin earwings. This is for a firmer, ergonomic design when worn.
In terms of wearing experience, a single earphone weighs only 4.2g. The stability is also very good, such as running and jumping, there is no need to worry about the earphones falling. The small and rounded shape of the earphones is also very natural and elegant in terms of wearing aesthetics.
The accessories in the box include: charging case, wireless earbuds, user manual, Type-C cable, 3 pairs of eartips (including a pair pre-installed with earbuds), and an activation reminder card with the method of activating earbuds printed on the card.
Connectivity & Battery Life
QCY T17S is equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 technology, and low latency ensures consistent sound and picture during audio-visual entertainment. In terms of transmission, the application of Bluetooth 5.2 + Qualcomm 3040 chip increases the connection range and transmission speed by 50% and 125% respectively, minimizing power consumption and stronger anti-interference ability.
The charging case adopts the Type-C charging interface and has a built-in 380mAh battery, which can charge the earbuds for about 3 additional times. The QCY T17S has a single battery life of about 7.5 hours, and the total battery life with the charging case reaches 26 hours.
Calling & Game Latency
QCY T17S is equipped with Qualcomm® cVc 8.0 4-mic noise cancelling algorithm, built-in noise cancelling software in earphones and 4 microphones of high-definition monitor array (2 on each side). With AI neural noise cancelling algorithm, accurate reverse noise cancelling, whether it is riding, commuting or outdoor sports, you have a great call experience.
T17S adds a low-latency mode, which can be switched freely through touch or QCY APP, making this earphones not only a commuter tool, but also a gaming headset. And the latency of QCY T17S is as low as 127ms.
Sound Quality of QCY T17S
In terms of sound quality, the sound field of the QCY T17S is atmospheric and open, and the sound style tends to be warm and smooth. Especially in terms of details and analysis, it feels very rich, the amount of information is sufficient, and you can clearly feel the delicate feeling. Its high-frequency part is ethereal and gorgeous, with decent sharpness. At the same time, in terms of low frequency, there is no excessive pursuit of extended depth. The overall feeling is still very balanced, and various types of music styles can be well displayed.
QCY APP & Controls
QCY T17S also supports QCY APP for use. Through the APP, we can find more ways to play, such as sound effect adjustment, touch preferences and so on.
Touch Control of QCY T17S:
- Double tap R/L earbud: play/pause music, answer/hang up
- Long press R/L earbud for 1.5s: previous/next, Ignore call
- Triple tap L earbud: voice assistant
- Triple tap R earbud: low-latency mode
QCY T17S vs QCY T17
Specification |
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|---|---|---|
| Earbuds | QCY T17S | QCY T17 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life | 7-26 hrs of playback | 7-26 hrs of playback |
| Gmaing Latency | 127ms | low latency |
| Audio Codec | aptX/AAC/SBC | AAC |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX5 | / |
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