QCY H3
QCY
86 Overall Score
vs
Apple EarPods
Apple
37 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Commute
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| QCY H3 | Apple EarPods | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic protein leather, slow spring memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | QCY H3 ANC Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones with Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Sound, Multipoint Connection, 60H Playback, Custom EQ via App(White) | — |
| Surround | QCY H3 ANC Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones with Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Sound, Multipoint Connection, 60H Playback, Custom EQ via App(White) | QCY H3 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | QCY APP | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
Apple EarPods
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average sound (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
Pricing
QCY H31.233score per dollar
vs
Apple EarPods1.488score per dollar
Apple EarPods offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
