JadeAudio JTW1 vs QCY H3S: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JadeAudio JTW1 vs QCY H3S, 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.
QCY H3S leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- JadeAudio JTW1
- QCY H3S
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?
QCY H3S (2025) against JadeAudio JTW1 (2021). The QCY H3S edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- JTW12021
- H3S20254 yr newer
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Specifications
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $34
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 81
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 2
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Codecs
- -
- AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 102 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 58 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 7 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 700 g
- 240 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Model code
- FiiO JadeAudio JT1
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 7
What reviewers said
JadeAudio JTW1
The JadeAudio JTW1 is a budget-friendly wired over-ear headphone built around a large 50mm dynamic driver, aiming for clear, low-distortion sound. Its design includes a flexible headband and plush ear pads for comfort, plus a built-in mic to handle calls or gaming chat. At roughly $60, it's a straightforward, no-frills option for listeners who don't need wireless or noise-canceling features.
- Pro:Large 50mm drivers for robust sound
- Pro:Comfortable adaptive headband and soft pads
- Pro:Integrated microphone for calls and gaming
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired only, no Bluetooth option
- Con:Heavier than many competitors at 700g
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
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