Over-Ear
OneOdio A71
60Average
$41
Full review dataOneOdio A71 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 6 of 7 measures.
- OneOdio A71
- QCY H3S
HearWiki score
60
81
Sound
5.8
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
7.4
Battery
-
9.8
Calls
5.6
5.4
Value
8.2
9.5
Price (USD)
$41
$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 OneOdio A71 (2021). The QCY H3S edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C.
- A712021
- H3S20254 yr newer
What differsA71H3S
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
A71H3S
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $41
- $34
- HearWiki score
- 60
- 81
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- 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
- none
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- No
- Yes
- Weight
- 290 g
- 240 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 7
What reviewers said
OneOdio A71
The OneOdio A71 is a budget-friendly wired over-ear headphone that leans into studio-style connectivity, offering both 3.5mm and 6.35mm jacks plus a share port for easy listening with others. Its sound and comfort earn mixed but generally acceptable marks for the price, though build quality and the lack of modern extras like ANC or app support hold it back. This is a straightforward, no-frills option for those who prioritize basic wired performance and a foldable design over advanced features.
- Pro:Affordable price for basic wired listening
- Pro:Dual 3.5mm and 6.35mm connectors plus share port
- Pro:Foldable design for easier portability
- Con:Build quality feels less durable
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Limited features—no app support, USB-C, or custom EQ
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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