Over-Ear
QCY H3S
81Outstanding
$34
Full review dataQCY H3S vs TOZO HT3: 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
TOZO HT3
70Good
$40
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
- TOZO HT3
HearWiki score
81
70
Sound
7.5
6.8
Noise cancelling
7.4
5.5
Battery
9.8
8.9
Calls
5.4
6.4
Value
9.5
9.3
Price (USD)
$34
$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?
Half a step newer
QCY H3S (2025) against TOZO HT3 (2022). The QCY H3S edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC.
- H3S20253 yr newer
- HT32022
What differsH3SHT3
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
Platform
Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
H3SHT3
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $34
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 70
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 16 Hz - 45 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 37 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 102 h
- 90 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 58 h
- 55 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 7 h
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Yes
- Weight
- 240 g
- 257 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- protein-leather
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 7
- 3
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- ENC
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
TOZO HT3
The TOZO HT3 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs a generous feature set, including adaptive active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint, and a long-lasting battery. It offers both wireless and wired listening options, along with a customizable EQ via its companion app, making it a versatile choice for everyday use. While its sound tuning may not satisfy audiophiles, its combination of ANC, battery life, and connectivity options provides strong value for the price.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, up to 55 hours with ANC on
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity allows pairing with two devices
- Con:Sound tuning may not appeal to those seeking neutral or premium audio
- Con:No water resistance rating, limiting outdoor use in rain
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium than pricier alternatives
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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