QCY has unveiled its new flagship over-ear headphones, dubbed the H3s. Featuring a design heavily inspired by the Sony WH1000 series, it promises flagship-grade ANC, excellent audio quality and impressive battery life at a fraction of the price of established names.
The QCY H3S features adaptive –56 dB active noise cancellation, with a 7-microphone array. In the company’s own tests, they were able to reduce subway noise by 92% and background chatter by 85%. For calls, three anti-wind microphones improve clarity by up to 80%.
The H3S features dual drivers with 40mm titanium-coated diaphragms with a 13mm tweeter for powerful mids and crisp highs for bass.
They weigh just 240g, which is less than most competitors, improving comfort when worn for long periods of time. The cushions are covered in protein leather and are rotatable and foldable for easy storage. The IPX5 water-resistant rating means you don’t have to worry about being out in the rain.
Despite the light weight, the QCY H3S promises the most impressive battery endurance in the business. The company says they can handle up to 102 hours of playback or 58 hours with ANC. A 10-minute charge restores up to 7 hours of battery life.
On the connectivity side you get Bluetooth 6.0 with dual-aspect pairing that enables you to switch between your phone and laptop. A wired Type-C connection is also available if you want to go that way for some reason. HI-RES audio certification and LDAC support complete the list of highlights.
The QCY H3s are available now in black, white, and gray via QCY’s official web store and Amazon, priced at $50.
Three color versions available
We managed to spend some time with the new headphones and we liked what we saw. ANC is slightly worse than the latest offerings from Sony and Bose, and overall audio quality is fine.
The app is the weakest link with some parts featuring unnecessarily complicated options and poor translations, but once you figure it out, the overall experience is pretty solid. We haven’t really had time to put the headphones through their paces, but early impressions are very positive.
