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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£35
  • Avg. price in US: ~$40
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 60 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

QCY H3 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

8.2

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%

7.8

Technical Score

20.0%

9.6

User score

Excellent
7.8

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%

8.5

Sound

20.0%

7.1

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

6.6

Connectivity

6.0%

8.8

Battery

4.0%

7.9

Calls & Controls

Very good
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:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
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4.7
(6228)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Exceptional
  • 9.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.8

    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%

    3.4

    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

  • 7.3
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    3.4

    Weight

    24.0%

    9.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    7.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The QCY H3 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone featuring 40mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers that deliver Hi-Res certified audio with a wide frequency response of 20Hz to 40kHz. It utilizes Bluetooth 5.4 for stable wireless connectivity and supports multipoint pairing for two devices simultaneously. A standout characteristic is its hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), which reduces ambient noise by up to 43dB, alongside a 60-hour battery life (35 hours with ANC enabled). The design is lightweight and foldable, equipped with soft protein leather earcups and physical button controls for intuitive operation. Key pros include its exceptional value, long-lasting battery, and effective adaptive ANC modes. However, potential cons include a bass-heavy sound signature that can occasionally mask the midrange, a lack of a bundled carrying case, and the deactivation of ANC when using the 3.5mm wired connection.

Technical Specifications of QCY H3

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%

8.5

Sound

20.0%

7.1

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

6.6

Connectivity

6.0%

8.8

Battery

4.0%

7.9

Calls & Controls

7.8
QCY H3 has a technical score of 7.82 points, which is higher than that of 92.4% 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:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(6228)
United States
Amazon_logo.png
4.7
(6228)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

9.6
QCY H3 has a user score of 9.58 points, which is higher than that of 99.7% 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
QCY H3 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%

8.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.7
QCY H3 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.7 points, which is higher than 95.4% 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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

3
QCY H3 has 3 microphones, more microphones than 87.1% of headphones and equal to 1.1% 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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

68 ms
QCY H3 has audio latency of 68 ms, lower audio latency than 60.4% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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
QCY H3 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

4
QCY H3 offers 4 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 97.2% of headphones and equal to 0.6% 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
QCY H3 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

60 hours
QCY H3 offers battery life of 60 hours, higher battery life than 79% of headphones and equal to 6.2% 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

35 hours
QCY H3 offers battery life with ANC of 35 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 54.6% of headphones and equal to 4.8% 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 hours
QCY H3 needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 48.5% of headphones and equal to 39.1% 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
QCY H3 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

500 mAh
QCY H3 has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.9% of headphones and equal to 9.3% 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

QCY
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

293 g
QCY H3 weighs 293 g, heavier than 79.3% of headphones and equal to 0.3% 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

8
QCY H3 has a clamp force of 8, higher clamp force than 97.8% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
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QCY H3 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    QCY H3 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

    QCY H3 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    QCY H3 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

    QCY H3 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    QCY H3 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

    QCY H3 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • More flexible connectivity
    QCY H3 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

    QCY H3 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
    QCY H3 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

    QCY H3 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
  • 30 hours longer battery life
    QCY H3 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (60 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

    QCY H3 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.60 hours vs 30 hours
  • Clear call microphone
    QCY H3 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    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

    QCY H3 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    QCY H3 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    QCY H3 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    QCY H3 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Better IP rating
    QCY H3 has a better IP rating than the average headphone (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
  • Active noise cancellation
    QCY H3 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    QCY H3 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    QCY H3 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.
  • 30 hours longer battery life
    QCY H3 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • USB-C charging
    QCY H3 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    QCY H3 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    QCY H3 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 5 hours longer ANC battery life
    QCY H3 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (35 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • More flexible connectivity
    QCY H3 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 59.5 ms lower audio latency
    QCY H3 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (68 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • Clear call microphone
    QCY H3 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    QCY H3 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 2 more microphones
    QCY H3 has more microphones than the average headphone (3 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    QCY H3 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • EQ customization
    QCY H3 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

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Overall
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 34.4% higher weight
    QCY H3 is heavier than the average headphone (293 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 3.7 higher clamp force
    QCY H3 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • No travel bag
    QCY H3 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    QCY H3 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    QCY H3 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    QCY H3 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 11 dB lower max SPL
    QCY H3 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    QCY H3 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    QCY H3 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    QCY H3 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.3 % vs 0.3 %
  • 34.4% higher weight
    QCY H3 is heavier than the average headphone (293 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

    QCY H3 is heavier than the average headphone (293 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.293 g vs 218 g
  • 3.7 higher clamp force
    QCY H3 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    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

    QCY H3 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.8 vs 4.3
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    QCY H3 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

    QCY H3 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
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    QCY H3 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (99 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

    QCY H3 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No travel bag
    QCY H3 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    QCY H3 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    QCY H3 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    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

    QCY H3 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.500 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • 11 dB lower max SPL
    QCY H3 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
    When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=116 dB

    QCY H3 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.99 dB vs 110 dB
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
6228 Reviews
United States
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4.7
6228 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about QCY H3?

  • Excellent value for money, offering features like ANC at a budget-friendly price point
  • Impressive battery life, reaching up to 60 hours in non-ANC mode
  • Effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for low-frequency sounds like engine rumbles and fans
  • Comfortable for long sessions due to lightweight design and soft memory foam earpads
  • Supports multi-point connectivity, allowing pairing with two devices simultaneously
  • Foldable and portable design makes them easy to carry in a backpack

What customers dislike about QCY H3?

  • Sound quality can feel 'boxy' or 'bloated' in the bass, sometimes bleeding into the mid-range
  • Build materials are predominantly plastic, which lacks a premium feel and may raise long-term durability concerns
  • Transparency mode is reported to be inconsistent in volume and voice quality
  • Default volume levels can feel low, often requiring users to stay near the maximum limit
  • Does not include a carrying case or travel bag in the box
  • ANC performance struggles with high-frequency sounds like wind or sharp clacking

Expert reviews

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audioreviews.org
03/09/2024
QCY H3 Over-Ear Wireless ANC Headphones Review - audioreviews.org

The AudioReviews.org review characterizes the $40 QCY H3Go as a functional, ultra-budget wireless headphone, noting that its physical construction exceeds expectations for the price point, offering surprising structural value. Additionally, the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is deemed capable and highly usable for casual travel, such as flights or road trips. However, the review is...Read more

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thephonograph.net
26/07/2024
QCY H3 - Review - ThePhonograph.net

The QCY H3 headphones are described as a budget-friendly option featuring a warm, bass-heavy sound profile with decent sub-bass depth, though it suffers from significant midrange congestion. A primary drawback is that the strong bass frequently bleeds into the lower mids, causing muffled vocals on certain tracks. Physically, the headphones provide excellent passive sound isolation...Read more

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