TOZO HT226
QCY H3 PRO
What Buyers Say
TOZO HT226
The Tozo noise-cancelling headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value, offering premium features like active noise cancellation, long battery life (claimed 60 hours), and comfortable design at a fraction of the cost of competitors. Users highlight the effective ANC that blocks out household noise, mowers, and airplane hum, along with a user-friendly app for EQ adjustments. Minor criticisms include button placement that can accidentally toggle ANC and a slightly lower real-world battery life than advertised.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (up to 60 hours)
- Comfortable ear cups for extended wear
- User-friendly app with EQ adjustments
Cons
- Button placement can accidentally toggle ANC
- Real-world battery life lower than claimed (40-45 hours)
- Pleather material not ideal for sweat
- No LDAC or aptX HD codec support
- Slightly struggles with high-pitch sounds
QCY H3 PRO
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
Scores
Specifications
| TOZO HT226 | QCY H3 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | protein leather |
| Headband | — | leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | TOZO Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headset, 60H Playtime, Hi-Res Audio Custom EQ via App Deep Bass Comfort Fit Ear Cups, for Home Office Travel | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 55 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | TOZO App | QCY App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
TOZO HT226
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
QCY H3 PRO
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
TOZO HT226 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 36 specs.
