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QCY H3 Wireless Headphones, 43dB Hybrid ANC, 60H Playtime 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • QCY H3 Wireless Headphones, 43dB Hybrid ANC, 60H Playtime
  • QCY H3S
HearWiki score
64
81
Sound
5.5
7.5
Noise cancelling
6.1
7.4
Battery
8.7
9.8
Calls
6.3
5.4
Value
8.2
9.5
Price (USD)
$40
$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?

New platform

QCY H3S (2025) against QCY H3 Wireless Headphones, 43dB Hybrid ANC, 60H Playtime (2024). The QCY H3S is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, Top codec LDAC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • H3 Wireless Headphones, 43dB Hybrid ANC, 60H Playtime2024
  • H3S20251 yr newer
What differsH3 Wireless Headphones, 43dB Hybrid ANC, 60H PlaytimeH3S

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
SBC
LDAC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

H3 Wireless Headphones, 43dB Hybrid ANC, 60H PlaytimeH3S
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$40
$34
HearWiki score
64
81
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still 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 - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC
AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
55 h
102 h
Battery life (ANC on)
30 h
58 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
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
Yes
Weight
293 g
240 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
7
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

QCY H3 Wireless Headphones, 43dB Hybrid ANC, 60H Playtime

The QCY H3 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and a long-lasting battery. It offers solid comfort, strong isolation, and a feature set that punches above its price point, making it a practical pick for value-focused listeners.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Supports dual-device multipoint connection
  • Con:Sound quality is competent but not exceptional
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec, no AAC or aptX
  • Con:No water resistance rating

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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