QCY H3S
QCY
74 Overall Score
vs
Apple EarPods
Apple
37 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Work
Music
Calls
Commute
Studio
Specifications
| QCY H3S | Apple EarPods | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 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 | Lightning |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 102 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 7★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | QCY App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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
Apple EarPods
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3S1.772score per dollar
vs
Apple EarPods2.453score per dollar
Apple EarPods offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3S
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.
