QCY launches the MeloBuds N65, a budget true wireless earbud with adaptive active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and multipoint connectivity, aiming to rival premium models without the hefty price tag.
QCY’s MeloBuds N65 arrive as another attempt to push premium-style features into the budget true wireless segment, and the headline claim is unusually bold: adaptive active noise cancellation rated at up to 60dB. In practice, that means the earbuds are designed to sense the listening environment and vary their noise suppression rather than holding one fixed setting. According to QCY, the model also adds spatial audio with head tracking, LDAC support, Bluetooth 6.0 and multipoint connectivity for as many as three devices.
The hardware package is similarly ambitious for the price class. QCY says the MeloBuds N65 use 12mm dynamic drivers and an eight-microphone array, while also carrying an IPX5 rating for sweat and water resistance. The company lists support for SBC, AAC and LDAC codecs, and says the earbuds can be paired across multiple devices at once, which is still uncommon at this level.
Design is straightforward rather than flashy. The earbuds are light, the case is compact, and the overall presentation is aimed at everyday use rather than luxury appeal. In the hands-on review from Oficina da Net, the fit was described as secure and comfortable over long sessions, with the reviewer noting that the earbuds remain stable while walking, working or lying down. Extra ear tips in the box should also help users achieve a better seal, which matters because effective noise cancellation depends as much on the fit as on the electronics.
The main talking point is the ANC system, and here the N65 appears to be more than a marketing exercise. QCY describes an adaptive algorithm backed by eight microphones that adjusts cancellation to the surroundings, and Gizmochina reported that the earbuds can also offer several manual modes, including transparency, commute and wind-noise reduction. The Oficina da Net review found the system effective against steady background sounds such as fans or motors, although it also noted that the intensity can vary from one test to the next.
That variability is worth noting, because it suggests the system is responsive rather than fixed. QCY also claims the microphones and AI-assisted processing are tuned to improve voice pickup during calls and reduce wind interference. In broader use, the transparency mode serves the opposite purpose of ANC, letting external sound back in so the listener can hear what is happening nearby without removing the earbuds.
Sound quality is described as balanced rather than bass-heavy. The 12mm drivers appear to deliver a tuning that keeps bass present without overwhelming vocals or higher frequencies, making the N65 suitable for music, podcasts, films and video playback. LDAC support is the more technical advantage here, since it allows higher-bitrate wireless audio on compatible phones, although it will typically shorten battery life compared with standard codec modes.
Battery performance is another strong point. QCY says the earbuds can last up to 50 hours in total with the case, while the Oficina da Net tests found close-to-claimed results: around 25 hours with ANC and LDAC enabled, and roughly 48 to 50 hours with those features switched off. The review also pointed out weaker call quality in noisy environments and the absence of wireless charging, but those limitations do not change the broader picture. The MeloBuds N65 look like a well-equipped budget model that concentrates on the right priorities: strong ANC, flexible connectivity, comfortable wear and respectable endurance.
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