Apple EarPods
Apple
29 Overall Score
vs
QCY H3 PRO
QCY
86 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Commute
Music
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| Apple EarPods | QCY H3 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Plastic | protein leather |
| Headband | — | leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| 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 | — | ✓★ |
| 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 | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | QCY App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Apple EarPods
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th 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
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3 PRO
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.