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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£35
  • Avg. price in US: ~$30
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 80 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Haylou S30 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

8.2

Technical Score

20.0%

9.6

User score

Excellent
8.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.3

Sound

20.0%

7.0

Features

10.0%

6.5

Design

8.0%

6.1

Connectivity

6.0%

8.7

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

Excellent
9.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Exceptional
  • 9.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.1

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 8.8
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    10

    Battery life

    18.0%

    3.2

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 10
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 4.7
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    3.2

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Haylou S30 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone featuring 40mm titanium-plated dynamic drivers and advanced Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with LDAC and Hi-Res Audio certification for high-quality wireless sound. Its standout characteristic is a robust hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) system capable of reducing ambient noise by up to -43dB across three customizable modes. Main pros include an exceptional battery life of up to 80 hours (50 hours with ANC enabled), a fast-charging feature that provides 5 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge, and a versatile design that includes multipoint connection and a detachable boom microphone in standard/pro versions. However, notable cons include a lack of water resistance, sound quality that can feel overly bass-heavy or 'bloated' in wireless mode compared to wired use, and a companion app that requires mandatory email registration to access full EQ customization.

Technical Specifications of Haylou S30

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.3

Sound

20.0%

7.0

Features

10.0%

6.5

Design

8.0%

6.1

Connectivity

6.0%

8.7

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

8.2
Haylou S30 has a technical score of 8.24 points, which is higher than that of 96.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.6
Haylou S30 has a user score of 9.57 points, which is higher than that of 99.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Haylou S30 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

9.0
Haylou S30 has a quality-to-price ratio of 9 points, which is higher than 99.1% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Haylou S30 supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Haylou S30 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Haylou S30 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Haylou S30 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Haylou S30 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Haylou S30 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

5
Haylou S30 has 5 microphones, more microphones than 93.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Haylou S30 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Haylou S30 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.4
Haylou S30 uses Bluetooth version 5.4, newer Bluetooth version than 95.2% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Haylou S30 offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

60 ms
Haylou S30 has audio latency of 60 ms, lower audio latency than 63.2% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Haylou S30 supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Haylou S30 supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Haylou S30 supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Haylou S30 works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

3
Haylou S30 offers 3 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 94.4% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Haylou S30 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

80 hours
Haylou S30 offers battery life of 80 hours, higher battery life than 92% of headphones and equal to 2.5% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

50 hours
Haylou S30 offers battery life with ANC of 50 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 79.7% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

2.5 hours
Haylou S30 needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 52.4% of headphones and equal to 12.9% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Haylou S30 supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

600 mAh
Haylou S30 has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 7.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Haylou
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

298 g
Haylou S30 weighs 298 g, heavier than 80.7% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Haylou S30 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Haylou S30 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Haylou S30 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Haylou S30 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Haylou S30 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    Haylou S30 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Haylou S30 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • Spatial audio support
    Haylou S30 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Haylou S30 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Haylou S30 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Haylou S30 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.80 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    Haylou S30 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Haylou S30 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Haylou S30 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Haylou S30 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Haylou S30 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    Haylou S30 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.50 hours vs 30 hours
  • 17 mm more spacious earcup width
    Haylou S30 offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (60 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • Foldable design
    Haylou S30 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Haylou S30 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Haylou S30 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Haylou S30 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Haylou S30 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Haylou S30 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Haylou S30 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • USB-C charging
    Haylou S30 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Haylou S30 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Haylou S30 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 67.5 ms lower audio latency
    Haylou S30 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (60 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • Clear call microphone
    Haylou S30 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Haylou S30 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 4 more microphones
    Haylou S30 has more microphones than the average headphone (5 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Haylou S30 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Haylou S30 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    Haylou S30 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 7 newer release date
    Haylou S30 was released more recently than the average headphone (2,024 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

Total
Overall
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 36.7% higher weight
    Haylou S30 is heavier than the average headphone (298 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Haylou S30 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Haylou S30 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Haylou S30 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Haylou S30 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 36.7% higher weight
    Haylou S30 is heavier than the average headphone (298 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Haylou S30 is heavier than the average headphone (298 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.298 g vs 218 g
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Haylou S30 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Haylou S30 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Haylou S30 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Haylou S30 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Haylou S30 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Haylou S30 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Haylou S30 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
    When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=108 dB SPL

    Haylou S30 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
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What customers like about Haylou S30?

  • Extremely long battery life (up to 80 hours ANC off, 50 hours ANC on)
  • Effective hybrid active noise cancellation for the price point (-43dB)
  • High-resolution audio support with LDAC codec for better wireless quality
  • High level of comfort even during long sessions and for glass wearers
  • Stable connectivity with Bluetooth 5.4 and multipoint support for two devices
  • Fast charging capability (10-minute charge for 5 hours of playback)
  • Includes a detachable external boom microphone in Pro/Standard versions

What customers dislike about Haylou S30?

  • Bass-heavy sound signature can sometimes muddy the mid-range frequencies
  • ANC performance is not as effective against human voices compared to premium models
  • Internal microphone quality can sound hollow or distant in noisy environments
  • App-dependent features; some custom EQ and settings require the Haylou Sound app
  • Battery percentage indicators on some devices may only drop in 10% increments
  • Built-in microphone is disabled when using the headphones in wired mode

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17/03/2024
Haylou S30 ANC review: over-ear headphones with excellent value for money

The Haylou S30 ANC are budget-friendly over-ear headphones that deliver an exceptionally high quality-to-price ratio, retailing for roughly €25 ($27.99) on AliExpress. Designed with hard plastic and highly comfortable padding, they weigh just under 300 grams, making them ideal for long listening or working sessions. On the technical side, they boast 40mm titanium-plated drivers,...Read more

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14/06/2024
HAYLOU S30 Pro ANC Headphones Written Review", "HAYLOU S30 Pro ANC Headphones Review

The Haylou S30 Pro ANC are versatile over-ear headphones featuring Bluetooth 5.4 and hybrid active noise cancellation capable of reducing external sound by up to 43dB. A unique highlight of this model is its modular design, which includes a detachable 3.5mm jack microphone that transforms the headphones into a dedicated gaming or office headset with superior call quality. They offer...Read more

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