QCY H3S
QCY
85 Overall Score
vs
Creative HS-230
Creative
39 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
Creative HS-230
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| QCY H3S | Creative HS-230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.24 kg | 0.24 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | — |
| Headband | adjustable headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Creative HS-230 Lightweight Headset with Noise-cancelling Mic - Stereo - USB Type A, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 100 Hz to 20 kHz - Over-the-head, On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Cancelling, |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 102 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 7★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | QCY App | — |
| App | QCY 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)
Creative HS-230
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3S1.417score per dollar
vs
Creative HS-2301.682score per dollar
Creative HS-230 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3S
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 32 specs.
