HAYLOU S30
HAYLOU
77 Overall Score
vs
Belkin SoundForm Surround
Belkin
48 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Work
Music
Commute
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| HAYLOU S30 | Belkin SoundForm Surround | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Belkin SoundForm Surround Wireless Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones, Sand |
| Surround | HAYLOU S40 Noise Cancelling Headphones Over Ear, 50dB Hybrid ANC with Multiple Modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 90H Playtime, Custom EQ via App, Bluetooth 6.0 Multipoint Connect, 5 HD Mics Call | HA | Belkin SoundForm Surround Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Environmental Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime & Soft Ear Cups for iPhone, Galaxy, iPad, Travel, Home, or Office - Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes quick charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback | 10 min for 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | HAYLOU SOUND | No |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
HAYLOU S30
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Belkin SoundForm Surround
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (68th percentile)
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
HAYLOU S301.983score per dollar
vs
Belkin SoundForm Surround1.418score per dollar
HAYLOU S30 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HAYLOU S30
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 36 specs.
