QCY H3 ANC vs Creative HS-230
QCY H3 ANC
QCY
85 Overall Score
vs
Creative HS-230
Creative
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
QCY H3 ANC
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Noise cancellation 8
Comfort 7
Battery life 6
Sound quality 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Creative HS-230
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| QCY H3 ANC | Creative HS-230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic protein leather, memory foam | foam |
| Headband | self-adjustable and flexible headband | — |
| 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(Blue) | QCY H3 A | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | QCY APP | — |
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
Creative HS-230
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (65th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3 ANC
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
