QCY H3S
QCY
74 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
66 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| QCY H3S | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | — | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 40 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 102 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 7★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | QCY App | A-T Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3S
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3S1.772score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT20.322score per dollar
QCY H3S offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3S
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
