Over-Ear
AKG K175
50Weak
$60
Full review dataAKG K175 vs QCY H3S: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the QCY H3S comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: QCY H3S - Outstanding overall at around $34.
Over-Ear
QCY H3S
81Outstanding
$34
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
QCY H3S leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- AKG K175
- QCY H3S
HearWiki score
50
81
Sound
5.8
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.4
Battery
-
9.8
Calls
-
5.4
Value
-
9.5
Price (USD)
$60
$34
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
QCY H3S (2025) against AKG K175 (2018). The QCY H3S edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C.
- K1752018
- H3S20257 yr newer
What differsK175H3S
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
K175H3S
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $34
- HearWiki score
- 50
- 81
- Released
- 2018
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 18 Hz - 26 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 114 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 114
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Codecs
- -
- AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 102 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 58 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 7 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 250 g
- 240 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 7
What reviewers said
AKG K175
The AKG K175 is a compact, foldable on-ear headphone designed for studio and mobile use, featuring a 40 mm dynamic driver and a wide 18 Hz–26 kHz frequency response. Its low 32-ohm impedance and high 114 dB sensitivity make it easy to drive with phones or laptops, while the detachable coiled cable adds practicality. The sound is engaging with punchy bass, though it can occasionally come across as slightly aggressive in the treble.
- Pro:Easy to drive thanks to low impedance and high sensitivity
- Pro:Compact and foldable design, ideal for travel
- Pro:Detachable cable adds durability and convenience
- Con:Sound can be a bit aggressive at times
- Con:Comfort is rated lower than other aspects
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless features
QCY H3S
The QCY H3S is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs adaptive active noise cancellation, a hybrid dual-driver setup, and support for LDAC and Bluetooth 6.0. Its foldable design and lightweight build add to its portability and convenience.
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
- Pro:LDAC and AAC codec support for high-quality audio
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity and Bluetooth 6.0
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Controls are button-based, not touch
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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