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Haylou S35 ANC vs Ugreen HiTune Max5c: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Ugreen HiTune Max5c comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Ugreen HiTune Max5c - Great overall at around $40.

Score breakdown

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

Ugreen HiTune Max5c leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • Haylou S35 ANC
  • Ugreen HiTune Max5c
HearWiki score
73
78
Sound
7.0
7.8
Noise cancelling
6.7
6.7
Battery
8.6
9.2
Calls
6.6
7.5
Value
8.7
9.8
Price (USD)
$25
$40

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

Ugreen HiTune Max5c (2024) against Haylou S35 ANC (2023). The Ugreen HiTune Max5c is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2 and Top codec LDAC against AAC.

  • S35 ANC2023
  • HiTune Max5c20241 yr newer
What differsS35 ANCHiTune Max5c

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
Top codec
AAC
LDAC

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

S35 ANCHiTune Max5c
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$25
$40
HearWiki score
73
78
Released
2023
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
-
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
80 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
60 h
75 h
Battery life (ANC on)
40 h
45 h
Full charge time
150 min
90 min
Quick charge
5 min → 2 h
10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
293 g
264 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
protein-leather
-
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Balanced connection
No
-
Model code
-
HP203
Microphones
5
5
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Haylou S35 ANC

The Haylou S35 ANC is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint, and a long-lasting battery into a lightweight, foldable design. With 40mm drivers, touch controls, and app-based EQ, it offers strong everyday versatility for the price, though its build and sound quality stay firmly in entry-level territory.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC plus transparency mode for flexible listening
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.2 and wired 3.5mm option
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy portability
  • Con:Sound tuning lacks refinement compared to pricier models
  • Con:Touch controls may feel unusual or finicky
  • Con:Plastic build feels less premium

Ugreen HiTune Max5c

The Ugreen HiTune Max5c is an affordable over-ear wireless headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode. It offers an impressive 75-hour battery life (45 with ANC on), supports LDAC for high-quality audio, and includes Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching. The foldable design and 40mm drivers make it a versatile budget option.

  • Pro:Long 75-hour battery life (45 with ANC)
  • Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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