QCY H3S
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB
What Buyers Say
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
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB
These JVC headphones are a fantastic value, delivering impressive bass and clear sound that surprised even an audio engineer. They are lightweight, comfortable, and adjustable, making them great for travel or daily use. While some features like water resistance and microphone are unclear from the Q&A, the overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent bass production
- Clear sound quality
- Lightweight design
- Comfortable fit
- Adjustable headband
Cons
- Unclear water resistance
- No built-in microphone info
- No call control details
- Unclear sound isolation
- Unknown foldability
Scores
Specifications
| QCY H3S | JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Soft Cushion Ear Pads |
| Headband | adjustable headband | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 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 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | QCY App | Voice assistant |
| App | QCY App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.
