QCY H3 ANC
Moondrop Edge
What Buyers Say
QCY H3 ANC
The QCY H3 ANC Bluetooth Headphones are highly praised for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and battery life. Users appreciate the sound quality and value for money, though some note issues with weight and sharp edges. Overall, they are recommended for their features and performance at a competitive price.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- Great battery life
- Good sound quality
- Value for money
Cons
- Sharp edges on ear pieces
- Heavy weight
- Sound leakage at high volume
- Slides around when bending over
Moondrop Edge
The Moondrop Edge headphones offer impressive sound quality and a unique aesthetic at a reasonable price, but they have notable drawbacks. Many users praise the comfort, build quality, and battery life, while criticizing the initially weak bass response, which was later improved via firmware updates and a customizable EQ. Common complaints include an overly loud anime girl voice assistant, electrical noise in one earcup, and mediocre noise cancellation that struggles in noisy environments. Overall, they are a solid value for audiophiles on a budget, but not without quirks.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Unique and premium aesthetic
- Good sound quality after EQ
- Excellent battery life
- Stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Cons
- Weak bass response initially
- Loud anime girl voice assistant
- Electrical noise in right earcup
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Low maximum volume
Scores
Specifications
| QCY H3 ANC | Moondrop Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic protein leather, memory foam | — |
| Headband | self-adjustable and flexible headband | aluminum alloy |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | 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) | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| 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(Blue) | QCY H3 A | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 48 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Charge for 5 Minutes and Listen to Music for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | MOONDROP APP |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | QCY APP | MOONDROP APP |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3 ANC
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Moondrop Edge
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3 ANC offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 34 specs.
