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Aukey EP-B40 vs QCY H3 Lite ANC Wireless Headphones, 60H Playtime: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Aukey EP-B40 vs QCY H3 Lite ANC Wireless Headphones, 60H Playtime, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Aukey EP-B40

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QCY H3 Lite ANC Wireless Headphones, 60H Playtime
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery8.5
Calls5.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of Aukey EP-B40 vs QCY H3 Lite ANC Wireless Headphones, 60H Playtime
SpecAukey EP-B40QCY H3 Lite ANC Wireless Headphones, 60H Playtime
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$24$32
HearWiki scoreNot scored72 / 100 · Good
Released20172024
Audio
Driverdynamicdynamic
Driver size8 mm40 mm
Drivers per side12
Frequency response20Hz-20kHz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB/mW99 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth4.15.3
Bluetooth version-5.3
CodecsaptXSBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing-Yes
Latency-68 ms
Wireless range10 m10 m
Battery
Battery life8 h-
Battery life (ANC on)-50 h
Full charge time90 min120 min
Quick charge-10 min = 11 h
Features
Active noise cancelling-Yes
ANC type-hybrid
Transparency mode-Yes
Companion app-Yes
Custom EQ-Yes
Wear detection-No
Controls-buttons
Voice assistant-yes
Design
Weight13 g260 g
Water resistanceIPX4-
USB-CNoYes
Calls
Microphones21
Call noise reductionCVC 6.0ENC

What reviewers said

Aukey EP-B40

The Aukey EP-B40 is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone from 2017, offering a lightweight build and basic IPX4 splash resistance for casual use. It supports aptX for improved audio quality over Bluetooth 4.1, though its 8-hour battery life and small 8mm drivers are modest for the category. With dual mics and CVC noise reduction, it focuses more on call clarity than immersive sound.

  • Pro:Very lightweight and portable
  • Pro:IPX4 splash resistance for light workouts
  • Pro:aptX support for better wireless audio
  • Con:Short 8-hour battery life
  • Con:Small 8mm drivers limit bass and soundstage
  • Con:Older Bluetooth 4.1 with limited range

QCY H3 Lite ANC Wireless Headphones, 60H Playtime

The QCY H3 Lite is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs in hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, and a remarkable 60-hour battery life (50 with ANC on). It offers practical extras like app-based EQ, transparency mode, and low-latency performance, making it a solid everyday choice that prioritizes features and value over audiophile-grade sound.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, even with ANC enabled
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile listening
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless device switching
  • Con:Sound quality is competent but not outstanding
  • Con:Single microphone may limit call clarity
  • Con:Controls are button-based, not touch

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