OneOdio A71
QCY H3S
What Buyers Say
OneOdio A71
The OneOdio A71 headphones are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, especially the punchy bass and clear highs, making them a great value for the price. Comfort is a standout feature, with soft ear cushions that allow for long listening sessions, though some users note the headband can feel tight after a few hours. A few reviewers experienced issues with the cable connection or a weakening spring mechanism over time, but customer service was responsive in replacing faulty cables. Overall, these are highly recommended for casual listening, gaming, and light studio use, with the caveat that the cable may need replacement.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Great value for the price
- Good noise isolation
- Swiveling ear cups for monitoring
Cons
- Unstable connection with phone via adapter
- Spring mechanism weakens over time
- Cable may fail after a month of use
- Headband can feel tight after hours
- Ear pads may get hot in summer
QCY H3S
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
Scores
Specifications
| OneOdio A71 | QCY H3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | protein leather |
| Headband | adjustable and stretchable | adjustable headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | OneOdio A71 Hi-Res Studio Recording Headphones - Wired Over Ear Headphone with SharePort, Monitoring Mixing Foldable Headset with Stereo Sound, 3.5/6.35MM Jack for PC Computer DJ Guitar-Navy Blue | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 3 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★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | QCY App |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | — | QCY App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OneOdio A71
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (76th 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)
Pricing
OneOdio A71 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.
