QCY H3
QCY
86 Overall Score
vs
Creative HS-230
Creative
48 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| QCY H3 | Creative HS-230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic protein leather, slow spring memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| 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(White) | Creative HS-230 Lightweight Headset with Noise-cancelling Mic - Stereo - USB Type A, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 100 Hz to 20 kHz - Over-the-head, On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Cancelling, |
| 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(White) | QCY H3 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | QCY APP | — |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
Creative HS-230
- Strong anc (71th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Strong comfort (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
QCY H32.017score per dollar
vs
Creative HS-2301.413score per dollar
QCY H3 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
