Overview

The QCY H3 Pro is a budget over-ear with LDAC (Hi-Res Wireless), Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, and manufacturer-rated “up to 50 dB” adaptive ANC. Battery is listed at 55 h (ANC off) / ~40 h (ANC on), with 10-min quick charge ? 2 h. A 3.5 mm input is provided; in passive wired mode the headset disables ANC, microphones, and touch controls, and app EQ/DSP does not apply. Price at the official store is 56.99 USD. [2][3][4]

Scientific Validity

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Independent testing reports frequency-response irregularities: a broad bass depression and a notch around ~8 kHz, which become prominent when EQ/DSP is bypassed (e.g., passive wired). The ANC “50 dB” figure is a peak marketing claim; standardized broadband attenuation data are not provided. Measured stamina under controlled use was ~28 h with LDAC + adaptive ANC versus ~40 h with SBC + adaptive ANC, consistent with codec power deltas. These data support a below-transparent baseline without EQ. [1][4]

Technology Level

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Feature set (LDAC, BT 5.4, multipoint, app EQ) and implementation are mainstream for 2024?2025. Teardown identifies a common Bluetooth SoC and conventional hybrid ANC topology; there is no evidence of novel codec/algorithmic advances or distinctive acoustic engineering beyond class norms. [4]

Cost-Performance

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Denominator (review target): 56.99 USD. We surveyed equal-or-better over-ear options with LDAC + ANC and found EarFun Wave Pro as the cheapest verified comparator at 79.99 USD (official announcement and retail listings). Since no equal-or-better option was found below 56.99 USD, CP = 1.0 by definition. Selection rationale: same core user-visible functions (LDAC, ANC, app EQ, multipoint) and credible third-party confirmation of price. [2][5][6]

Reliability & Support

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Typical one-year warranty and global retail presence suggest average support for the segment. Build and assembly quality appear adequate in teardown; measured runtimes align with catalog claims (codec-dependent). Long-term durability data are still limited. [4]

Rationality of Design Philosophy

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Prioritizing headline specs (LDAC, “50 dB” ANC) over baseline acoustic linearity leads to reliance on EQ/DSP for acceptable tonality, especially evident when DSP is unavailable (passive wired). Still, choices like multipoint and long battery life are practical and user-centric. [1][2][4]

Advice

If you need LDAC + ANC + multipoint at the lowest entry price, H3 Pro delivers. Use app EQ in Bluetooth mode to correct FR quirks; for latency-sensitive use, switch to SBC/LC3 or go wired (accepting no ANC/EQ). If you want better out-of-box tuning without EQ, consider stepping up to alternatives like EarFun Wave Pro despite the higher price. [1][5]

References

[1] Music For The Masses, “QCY H3 Pro Wireless ANC Headphone Review ? Do Overs”, accessed 2025-08-20. https://www.audioreviews.org/qcy-h3-pro-tws-anc-headphone-review/
[2] QCY Official, “QCY H3 Pro Wireless Headphones”, price 56.99 USD, accessed 2025-08-20. https://www.qcy.com/products/qcy-h3-pro
[3] Amazon US, “QCY H3 PRO Adaptive ANC Wireless Headphones”, wired mode disables ANC/mics/touch; quick-charge/battery details, accessed 2025-08-20. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHTVSZ9W
[4] Gough Lui, “Review: QCY H3 Pro Hi-Res LDAC ANC Bluetooth v5.4 Wireless Headphones”, 2025-05-26. https://goughlui.com/2025/05/26/review-qcy-h3-pro-hi-res-ldac-anc-bluetooth-v5-4-wireless-headphones/
[5] EarFun Press Release, “EarFun Wave Pro priced at 79.99 USD”, 2024-03-18. https://www.myearfun.com/eu/press-release/47
[6] SoundGuys, “EarFun Wave Pro review”, price 79.99 USD, 2024-04-05. https://www.soundguys.com/earfun-wave-pro-review-112748/

(2025.8.20)