QCY H3
QCY
87 Overall Score
vs
Meze 99 Classics Second Gen
Meze
34 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| QCY H3 | Meze 99 Classics Second Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic protein leather, slow spring memory foam | vegan leather |
| Headband | — | vegan leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB★ |
| 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(White) | — |
| 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(White) | QCY H3 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | QCY APP | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
Meze 99 Classics Second Gen
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong sound (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3
Meze 99 Classics Second Gen
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.
