QCY H3S
Picun B8
What Buyers Say
QCY H3S
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
Picun B8
The Picun B8 Bluetooth headphones are widely praised for their comfort, long battery life, and impressive value under $20-$30. Users highlight the plush earpads that cause no pain during extended wear, clear audio with customizable EQ modes, and effective passive noise muffling. A few note the large size and a tricky touch-sensitive play/pause button, plus the microphone sounds distant. Overall, reviewers feel these headphones rival or exceed pricier models.
Pros
- Extremely comfortable ear pads for long wear
- Excellent battery life (65-120 hours)
- Great value for under $20-30
- Clear audio with customizable EQ modes
- Effective passive noise muffling
Cons
- Large physical size and bulkiness
- Finicky touch-sensitive play/pause button
- Distant microphone sound quality
- No full active noise cancellation
- Earpieces don't twist for easy storage
Scores
Specifications
| QCY H3S | Picun B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | PU leather |
| Headband | adjustable headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Picun B8 Bluetooth Headphones, 120H Playtime Headphone Wireless Bluetooth with 3 EQ Modes, Low Latency, Hands-Free Calls, Over Ear Headphones for Travel Home Office Cellphone PC Khaki White |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 102 hrs | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 1,000 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 7★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | QCY App | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| 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)
Picun B8
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Picun B8 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
