QCY H3
QCY
77 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z
Audio-Technica
42 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| QCY H3 | Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic protein leather, slow spring memory foam | soft premium-grade earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 53 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 45 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | 44 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(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(Black) | QCY H3 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | QCY APP | — |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3
No current pricing available
Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
