QCY H3S
QCY
85 Overall Score
vs
Poly Blackwire 3220
Poly
55 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
Poly Blackwire 3220
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| QCY H3S | Poly Blackwire 3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Leatherette |
| Headband | adjustable headband | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 28 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Poly Blackwire 3220 Stereo USB-C Black Headset + USB-C/A Adapter (Bulk) - Stereo - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - 5.20 ft Cable - Omni-directional Micr |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 2.0799999237060547 m |
| 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★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | QCY App | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | QCY App | Poly Lens |
| 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)
Poly Blackwire 3220
- Strong comfort (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3S
No current pricing available
Poly Blackwire 3220
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3S
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 36 specs.
