QCY H3 ANC
Sennheiser HD 560S
What Buyers Say
QCY H3 ANC
The QCY H3 ANC Bluetooth Headphones are highly praised for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and battery life. Users appreciate the sound quality and value for money, though some note issues with weight and sharp edges. Overall, they are recommended for their features and performance at a competitive price.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- Great battery life
- Good sound quality
- Value for money
Cons
- Sharp edges on ear pieces
- Heavy weight
- Sound leakage at high volume
- Slides around when bending over
Sennheiser HD 560S
The Sennheiser HD 560S is widely praised for its exceptional clarity, comfort, and value at around $200. Users highlight the warm bass, detailed mids and highs, and lightweight open-back design that minimizes fatigue during long sessions. A few note the all-plastic build feels less premium and the high range can occasionally be harsh, while one reviewer experienced intermittent static and channel imbalance with the jack. Overall, it is considered a steal for audiophile-grade gaming and music listening, especially when paired with a DAC/amp.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Warm, inviting bass without overpowering
- Extremely comfortable for long sessions
- Lightweight open-back design
- Great value for money at ~$200
Cons
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Highs can be harsh at times
- Intermittent static and channel imbalance on some units
- Requires amplifier for optimal volume
- Sound leakage due to open-back design
Scores
Specifications
| QCY H3 ANC | Sennheiser HD 560S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic protein leather, memory foam | Velour |
| Headband | self-adjustable and flexible headband | lightweight frame |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 38 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 38 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| 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) | Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones - Neutral, Natural Sound for Music, Gaming, and Content Creation, Black |
| 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(Blue) | QCY H3 A | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | QCY APP | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3 ANC
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Sennheiser HD 560S
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3 ANC offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
