Apple EarPods
Apple
27 Overall Score
vs
QCY H3S
QCY
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple EarPods
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Apple EarPods | QCY H3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Plastic | protein leather |
| Headband | — | adjustable headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Impedance | — | 40 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| 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 | Siri | QCY App |
| App | — | QCY App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple EarPods
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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)
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3S
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 31 specs.