QCY H3 ANC
HyperX Cloud III
What Buyers Say
QCY H3 ANC
The QCY H3 ANC Bluetooth Headphones are highly praised for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and battery life. Users appreciate the sound quality and value for money, though some note issues with weight and sharp edges. Overall, they are recommended for their features and performance at a competitive price.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- Great battery life
- Good sound quality
- Value for money
Cons
- Sharp edges on ear pieces
- Heavy weight
- Sound leakage at high volume
- Slides around when bending over
HyperX Cloud III
The HyperX Cloud III is widely praised for its comfort, sound quality, and value for money. Users highlight the memory foam ear cushions, clear audio with DTS spatial audio, and a good microphone. Some note that the volume could be louder and the mic is acceptable but not top-tier, but overall it's seen as a solid budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Extremely comfortable memory foam ear cushions
- Clear and immersive sound quality
- Good microphone with noise cancellation
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality and durable design
Cons
- Volume not extremely loud
- Microphone quality acceptable but not top-tier
- Ear padding can get warm over long sessions
- Sound may feel slightly muffled if volume wheel accidentally turned down
Scores
Specifications
| QCY H3 ANC | HyperX Cloud III | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic protein leather, memory foam | memory foam, leatherette |
| Headband | self-adjustable and flexible headband | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 53 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 64 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 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(White) | HyperX Cloud III – Wired Gaming Headset, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Angled 53mm Drivers, DTS Spatial Audio, Memory Foam, Durable Frame, Ultra-Clear 10mm Mic, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm – Black |
| 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(Blue) | QCY H3 A | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | noise-cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Unidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | QCY APP | None |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
QCY H3 ANC
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
HyperX Cloud III
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
QCY H3 ANC offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.
