Over-Ear
QCY H3S
81Outstanding
$34
Full review dataQCY H3S vs Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT Wireless: 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
Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT Wireless
55Average
$29
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.
- QCY H3S
- Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT Wireless
HearWiki score
81
55
Sound
7.5
6.4
Noise cancelling
7.4
-
Battery
9.8
5.8
Calls
5.4
4.3
Value
9.5
-
Price (USD)
$34
$29
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 Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT Wireless (2016). The QCY H3S is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 4.0, Top codec LDAC against aptX and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and USB-C.
- H3S20259 yr newer
- HD 4.40 BT Wireless2016
What differsH3SHD 4.40 BT Wireless
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 4.0
- Top codec
- LDAC
- aptX
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
H3SHD 4.40 BT Wireless
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $34
- $29
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 55
- Released
- 2025
- 2016
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 32 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 32 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 18 Hz - 22 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- v-shaped
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 113
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 4.0
- Codecs
- AAC, LDAC
- SBC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 5 m
- Battery life
- 102 h
- 25 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 58 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 7 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 240 g
- 225 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- -
- 2.5 mm balanced
- Microphones
- 7
- 2
What reviewers said
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
Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT Wireless
The Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT are straightforward wireless over-ears that deliver a balanced, warm sound with a bass-friendly tilt, making them a strong budget pick. They offer a long 25-hour battery, aptX support, and a foldable build for portability, though they lack modern features like ANC or USB-C. Overall, they're a reliable, no-frills option for everyday listening at a very low price.
- Pro:Solid, warm sound with flexible EQ
- Pro:Long 25-hour battery life
- Pro:Foldable design for easy transport
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Outdated Bluetooth 4.0 with limited range
- Con:Headband padding could be more plush
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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