HAYLOU S40

HAYLOU S40

HAYLOU
74 Overall Score
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TOZO HT3

TOZO HT3

TOZO
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

HAYLOU S40

78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

This headset receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent value, good sound quality, and effective noise cancellation. Users appreciate the versatility of wired and wireless use, comfortable fit, and solid build for the price. However, some report issues with microphone quality for calls, a pulsation noise defect in one unit, and a desire for battery percentage notifications. A few also feel the materials are a bit basic for the cost.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Good sound quality
  • Effective noise cancellation
  • Versatile wired and wireless use
  • Comfortable fit
Cons
  • Microphone quality poor for calls
  • Pulsation noise defect in some units
  • No battery percentage notification
  • Materials feel basic for the price
  • Not recommended for phone calls
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Sound quality 6
👍 Noise cancellation 5
👍 Build quality 4
👎 Microphone quality 3
👎 Battery notification 1

TOZO HT3

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

Based on 19 reviews, the TOZO HT3 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, and exceptional value for money. Users consistently praise the long battery life, comfort for extended wear, and the useful companion app with customizable EQ. The main criticisms are minor: some find the plastic build feels slightly cheap, the ANC is good but not the absolute best on the market, and one user noted the fit can look a bit bulky.

Pros
  • Exceptional value for money
  • Excellent sound quality with clear vocals and punchy bass
  • Impressive noise cancellation for the price point
  • Long battery life lasting several days with regular use
  • Very comfortable for extended wear
Cons
  • Plastic build feels slightly cheap
  • ANC is good but not the best on the market
  • Buttons could be improved
  • Fit can look slightly bulky
  • Small instruction text
👍 Sound quality 18
👍 Value for money 15
👍 Noise cancellation 14
👍 Battery life 10
👍 Comfort 10
🤔 Build quality 6

Scores

Gaming
HAYLOU
89
TOZO
81
Budget
HAYLOU
68
TOZO
87
Work
HAYLOU
73
TOZO
73
Studio
HAYLOU
70
TOZO
72
Music
HAYLOU
69
TOZO
71
Commute
HAYLOU
68
TOZO
70
Calls
HAYLOU
66
TOZO
64

Specifications

HAYLOU S40TOZO HT3
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.35 kg0.25 kg★
Ear Cushionprotein leatherSponge
Headband—Silicone Protein Sponge
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Drivers22
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—20 kHz★
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB100 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsLDACTOZO HT3 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones, 90H Playtime Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headset, Spatial Audio AI Chat with 5 Mics, Supports Dual Connection and USB-C Input, with 32 EQ Music Modes, Blue
SurroundHAYLOU S40 Noise Cancelling Headphones Over Ear, 50dB Hybrid ANC with Multiple Modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 90H Playtime, Custom EQ via App, Bluetooth 6.0 Multipoint Connect, 5 HD Mics Call | HASpatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typehybridadaptive
Transparency✓★✗
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth6.06.0
Multipoint✓✓
Wired ConnectorUSB-C3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓★—
Range—15 m★
Battery
Battery Life90 hrs90 hrs
Charge Time2.5 hrs2 hrs★
Fast Charging10 minutes quick charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback10 min for 9 hours playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★4
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic✓★✗
Detachable Mic✓★✗
Features
Voice Assistant—Other
Touch Controls✓★✗
AppHaylou SoundTOZO App
Gaming Mode✓✓
Water ResistanceWater-ResistantIPX4

Pros & Cons

HAYLOU S40

  • Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile

TOZO HT3

  • Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: TOZO HT3

Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.

HAYLOU S40 Better at:

CallsGaming

TOZO HT3 Better at:

MusicBudgetStudioCommute