Audeze LCD-XC
Audeze
41 Overall Score
vs
QCY H3
QCY
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
Specifications
| Audeze LCD-XC | QCY H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | carbon weave | synthetic protein leather, slow spring memory foam |
| Headband | suspension headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audeze LCD-XC Over Ear Closed Back Headphone, Carbon Weave earcups with Suspension Headband, Creator Edition with Economy Carry case – New 2021 Version | 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 | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.899999976158142 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | QCY APP |
Pros & Cons
Audeze LCD-XC
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (2th percentile)2th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
QCY H3
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Audeze LCD-XC0.001score per dollar
vs
QCY H30.145score per dollar
QCY H3 offers 145.0x better value for money
Audeze LCD-XC
QCY H3
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.
