Over-Ear
EarFun Wave 2
68Good
$60
Full review dataEarFun Wave 2 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.
- EarFun Wave 2
- QCY H3S
HearWiki score
68
81
Sound
6.5
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.4
Battery
8.5
9.8
Calls
-
5.4
Value
8.0
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?
New platform
QCY H3S (2025) against EarFun Wave 2 (2022). The QCY H3S is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and ANC type Adaptive against None.
- Wave 22022
- H3S20253 yr newer
What differsWave 2H3S
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
Wave 2H3S
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $34
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 81
- Released
- 2022
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- -
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 80 h
- 102 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 58 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 10 min → 7 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 264 g
- 240 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- EarFun Wave Life
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 7
What reviewers said
EarFun Wave 2
The EarFun Wave 2 is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone that prioritizes marathon battery life and dependable everyday performance over premium extras. With LDAC support, Bluetooth 5.4, and multipoint connectivity, it delivers strong value for its price, though it skips active noise cancellation and water resistance. The sound signature leans toward fun and engaging, making it a solid pick for casual listeners on a tight budget.
- Pro:Exceptional 80-hour battery life
- Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Charging takes about 2 hours despite quick charge support
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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