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Havit Space S1 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 7 of 7 measures.

  • Havit Space S1
  • QCY H3S
HearWiki score
57
81
Sound
4.8
7.5
Noise cancelling
5.6
7.4
Battery
9.5
9.8
Calls
4.8
5.4
Value
5.6
9.5
Price (USD)
$54
$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

Both shipped in 2025. The QCY H3S edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • Space S12025
  • H3S2025
What differsSpace S1H3S

Platform

ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Space S1H3S
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$54
$34
HearWiki score
57
81
Released
2025
2025
Availability
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 - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
120 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
Codecs
LHDC
AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
100 h
102 h
Battery life (ANC on)
72 h
58 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 7 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
258 g
240 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Model code
H670BT
-
Microphones
5
7
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Havit Space S1

The Havit Space S1 is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation and an exceptional 100-hour battery life. It supports Bluetooth 6.0 with LHDC codec and multipoint connectivity, plus a detachable cable for wired listening. With a 40mm driver and wide frequency response, it aims to deliver solid performance at an affordable price.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 100 hours (72 with ANC)
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Bluetooth 6.0 with LHDC support and multipoint
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Controls limited to physical buttons

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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