QCY H3S
QCY
85 Overall Score
vs
DOQAUS LIFE 3
DOQAUS
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
QCY H3S
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The QCY H3S headphones are widely praised for their exceptional active noise cancellation, which rivals far more expensive models. Sound quality is good, especially after EQ adjustments, and comfort is excellent for long sessions. Battery life is outstanding, and the value for money is considered unbeatable. Some users note the default tuning is muddy and the headphones are quite large.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Excellent value for money
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Good sound after EQ adjustment
Cons
- Default tuning is muddy
- Large size may not suit all
- App not perfect on iOS
- Bass not extreme for EDM
- No 3.5mm cable included
Active noise cancellation 9
Sound quality 8
Value for money 6
Battery life 5
Comfort 6
Build quality 4
DOQAUS LIFE 3
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| QCY H3S | DOQAUS LIFE 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | memory foam |
| Headband | adjustable headband | high-strength nylon |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | DOQAUS Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, 90H Playtime, 3 EQ Modes, HiFi Audio, ENC Mic, Reinforced Durable Frame & Soft Earpads for Extended Wear, Phone, PC, Travel |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | ANC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 102 hrs★ | 90 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 7★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | QCY App | — |
| App | QCY App | DOQAUS App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3S
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
DOQAUS LIFE 3
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3S
DOQAUS LIFE 3
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3S
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 31 specs.
