JLab JBuds Lux ANC
JLab
86 Overall Score
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QCY H3 PRO
QCY
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
No customer feedback yet
QCY H3 PRO
90 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The QCY H3 Pro headphones are widely praised for delivering excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and impressive battery life at an affordable price. Reviewers frequently compare them favorably to premium brands like Sony and Bose, noting their lightweight comfort and reliable connectivity. A few users mention missing features like a carrying case and poor app accessibility, while one reported issues with simultaneous voice chat and music playback.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation (especially low frequencies)
- Long battery life (charges once per week with heavy use)
- Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Good call quality (teams meetings, phone calls)
Cons
- No carrying case included
- App accessibility poor (especially for blind users)
- Glitchy voice chat when music plays simultaneously
- Cannot mute microphones directly
- Cannot use headphones with cable unless charged
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 4
Battery life 5
Comfort and fit 4
Value for money 6
App accessibility 3
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Specifications
| JLab JBuds Lux ANC | QCY H3 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | protein leather |
| Headband | Cloud Foam™ | leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | 55 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 7.5 hours | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 600 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | JLab App | QCY App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
QCY H3 PRO
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
JLab JBuds Lux ANC1.722score per dollar
vs
QCY H3 PRO0.920score per dollar
JLab JBuds Lux ANC offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab JBuds Lux ANC
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
