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QCY H2 Pro 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • QCY H2 Pro
  • Ugreen HiTune Max5c
HearWiki score
62
78
Sound
5.8
7.8
Noise cancelling
-
6.7
Battery
8.8
9.2
Calls
6.0
7.5
Value
8.8
9.8
Price (USD)
$21
$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

Both shipped in 2024. The Ugreen HiTune Max5c is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Transparency mode.

  • H2 Pro2024
  • HiTune Max5c2024
What differsH2 ProHiTune Max5c

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Top codec
AAC
LDAC

Everyday features

Transparency mode
No
Yes

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

H2 ProHiTune Max5c
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$21
$40
HearWiki score
62
78
Released
2024
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 - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
96 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
68 ms
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
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
220 g
264 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Balanced connection
No
-
Model code
-
HP203
Microphones
1
5
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

QCY H2 Pro

The QCY H2 Pro is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs a surprising number of features for its price, including active noise cancellation and a long-lasting battery. It offers a solid wireless experience with Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint support, and a 40mm driver, making it a versatile option for everyday listening. The included wired connection and foldable design add to its practicality for travel and convenience.

  • Pro:Strong battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation at a budget price
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint for seamless device switching
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no higher-quality options
  • Con:No transparency mode for ambient awareness
  • Con:Single microphone may limit call quality in noisy settings

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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