HamiltonBuhl Smart-Trek ST2BK
HamiltonBuhl
45 Overall Score
vs
QCY H3 PRO
QCY
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| HamiltonBuhl Smart-Trek ST2BK | QCY H3 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette | protein leather |
| Headband | padded | leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5199999809265137 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | QCY App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
HamiltonBuhl Smart-Trek ST2BK
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
QCY H3 PRO
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
HamiltonBuhl Smart-Trek ST2BK0.776score per dollar
vs
QCY H3 PRO1.305score per dollar
QCY H3 PRO offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3 PRO
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.
