QCY H3
QCY
73 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune 520BT
JBL
66 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Commute
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| QCY H3 | JBL Tune 520BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic protein leather, slow spring memory foam | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 33 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| 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(Black) | SBC, AAC |
| 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(Black) | QCY H3 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 57 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 450 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | QCY APP | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
JBL Tune 520BT
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3
No current pricing available
JBL Tune 520BT
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3
Scores 73 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
