QCY H3S vs Yamaha HPH-100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the QCY H3S vs Yamaha HPH-100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Over-Ear

QCY H3S

81Outstanding

$34

Full review data

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

QCY H3S leads on 7 of 7 measures.

QCY H3S
Yamaha HPH-100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

Noise cancelling

7.4

Battery

9.8

Calls

5.4

Value

9.5

Price (USD)

$34

$60

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 Yamaha HPH-100 (2018). The QCY H3S edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.

H3S20257 yr newer
HPH-1002018

What differsH3SHPH-100

ANC type: Adaptive; None

Specifications

H3SHPH-100

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $34; $60
HearWiki score: 81; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2018
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 2-driver hybrid; 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: hybrid; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 2; -
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 46 Ω
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: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; -
Controls: buttons; -
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 240 g; 148 g
Water resistance: none; -
Foldable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; -
Connector: -; 6.35 mm
Microphones: 7; -

Specification comparison of QCY H3S vs Yamaha HPH-100
Spec	QCY H3S	Yamaha HPH-100
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$34	$60
HearWiki score	81 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2018
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	hybrid	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	2	-
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	46 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	-
Codecs	AAC, LDAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	102 h	-
Battery life (ANC on)	58 h	-
Full charge time	120 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 7 h	-
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Controls	buttons	-
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	240 g	148 g
Water resistance	none	-
Foldable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	-
Connector	-	6.35 mm
Calls
Microphones	7	-

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

Yamaha HPH-100

The Yamaha HPH-100 is a wired, closed-back over-ear headphone built for musicians and practice sessions, featuring a 40mm dynamic driver. It provides a straightforward, no-frills listening experience with a standard frequency range and a 6.35mm connector, making it a practical choice for instrument monitoring.

Pro:Clear and balanced sound for instrument practice
Pro:Lightweight build at 148g for comfortable extended use
Pro:Closed-back design helps isolate sound naturally

Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless features
Con:Limited to a 20 Hz - 20 kHz response, not extended
Con:6.35mm plug may require an adapter for portable devices

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