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Baseus Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone 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.

Score breakdown

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

QCY H3S leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • Baseus Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone
  • QCY H3S
HearWiki score
67
81
Sound
6.4
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.4
Battery
7.8
9.8
Calls
5.8
5.4
Value
9.4
9.5
Price (USD)
$20
$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 Baseus Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone (2024). The QCY H3S edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone2024
  • H3S20251 yr newer
What differsBass 35 Max Bluetooth HeadphoneH3S

Platform

ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Bass 35 Max Bluetooth HeadphoneH3S
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$20
$34
HearWiki score
67
81
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
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
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
-
6.0
Codecs
-
AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
50 h
102 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
58 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 7 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
234.5 g
240 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
A00070800221-00
-
Microphones
-
7

What reviewers said

Baseus Bass 35 Max Bluetooth Headphone

The Baseus Bass 35 Max is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that prioritizes long battery life and a bass-forward sound signature. It offers flexible connectivity with both Bluetooth and a detachable wired cable, making it a practical choice for everyday listening. While it lacks active noise cancellation and premium codecs, its comfort and affordability make it a solid value option.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 50 hours
  • Pro:Bass-heavy sound that appeals to casual listeners
  • Pro:Works wirelessly or with a detachable cable
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Lacks advanced Bluetooth codecs
  • Con:Sound fidelity is not audiophile-grade

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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