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QCY H3 Wireless

60/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Priced about right

$48
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated price check
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At a glance

Brand
QCY
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
Yes
Released
2024

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound5.5
Noise cancelling6.1
Battery8.7
Calls6.3
Value8.2

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The QCY H3 is an ultra-budget wireless over-ear headphone that delivers surprisingly solid build quality and a practical feature set for its modest price. With hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint, and a claimed 55-hour battery life (30 with ANC on), it positions itself as a strong everyday value option rather than a premium performer. Sound is respectable for the cost, and the companion app adds custom EQ and controls, making it a well-rounded budget pick.

What works

  • Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for the price
  • Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
  • Comfortable and decent build for the cost
  • App support with custom EQ

What doesn't

  • Only SBC codec support, no AAC or aptX
  • Sound quality is good but not exceptional
  • No wireless charging
  • Slightly heavy at 293 grams

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - QCY H3 Wireless
Driver40 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size40 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance32 Ω

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What the reviews said

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thephonograph.net

75

This review treats the QCY H3 as a capable budget over-ear headphone with respectable sound and very good isolation. It highlights the strong battery life, app support, and overall value, while keeping expectations aligned with the low price.

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audioreviews.org

The reviewer describes the QCY H3 as an ultra-budget wireless headphone that still feels better built than expected for the price. ANC is considered usable for casual travel, and the overall package is presented as strong value rather than a premium performer.

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the-gadgeteer.com

The reviewer emphasizes the QCY H3's feature set for the money, especially ANC, multipoint, and long playback time. The tone is favorable toward its value proposition and useful everyday features.

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