The Best Budget ANC Headphones Comparison! Early 2024 Edition!

Summary

This video compares four ANC headphones across different price points, from budget to mid-range. The models reviewed include the QCY H3, Tozo HD2, Halo S35 ANC, and SoundPeats Space. Each headphone is assessed for comfort, design, battery life, noise cancellation performance, and sound quality. While all headphones feature passive use and app support, the SoundPeats Space stands out with the best ANC and battery life, offering up to 123 hours. The video emphasizes that the best headphone for you depends on your specific needs, whether it's sound clarity, battery life, or ANC performance.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video compares four ANC headphones, ranging from budget to mid-range price points, highlighting their pros and cons.
• 😀 The headphones featured are: QCY H3 ($28), Too HD2 ($50), Halo S35 ANC ($60), and Soundpeats Space ($80).
• 😀 The design of all the headphones is similar, with compact foldable structures but none come with a carry case.
• 😀 The Too HD2 is the most comfortable to wear, followed by the Halo S35 ANC, the QCY H3, and the least comfortable, the Soundpeats Space.
• 😀 The QCY H3 has the softest and thickest memory foam ear pads, offering superior comfort compared to other headphones.
• 😀 All headphones support 3.5mm jack connectivity for passive use, providing good latency and high-quality sound.
• 😀 The Soundpeats Space leads in battery life, offering 123 hours without ANC and 61 hours with ANC, far surpassing the other models.
• 😀 The QCY H3 offers the highest volume flexibility, achieving loud sound at only 70% volume, while others need 100% volume for the same loudness.
• 😀 The best noise-cancelling performance belongs to the Soundpeats Space, which performs well across road noise, airplane cabin noise, and cafe noise.
• 😀 The sound signature of the Too HD2 and Halo S35 is V-shaped, with deep bass, while the Soundpeats and QCY H3 offer clarity and less aggressive bass.
• 😀 The QCY H3 and Soundpeats Space offer good performance for phone calls, with the rest of the headphones offering mixed results, especially in noisy environments.
• 😀 The QCY H3 and Soundpeats Space have the best latency performance for gaming and videos, while the Too HD2 has noticeable latency issues.

Q & A

Which headphone in the comparison offers the longest battery life?

The SoundPEATS Space offers the longest battery life, with 123 hours without ANC and 61 hours with ANC.

How does the QCY H3 compare in terms of battery life?

The QCY H3 has a battery life of 70 hours without ANC, but only 35 hours with ANC, which is the lowest among the headphones in this comparison.

Which headphones are most comfortable to wear?

The most comfortable headphones to wear are the TOZO HD2, followed by the Halo S35 ANC, QCY H3, and then the SoundPEATS Space, which is the least comfortable.

Which model has the best ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) performance?

The SoundPEATS Space has the best ANC performance, with a score of 8.4/10, outperforming the other models.

Does the QCY H3 support high-resolution audio?

The QCY H3 supports high-resolution audio, but only when plugged in, as none of the headphones in this comparison support high-res audio wirelessly.

Which headphone has the best sound quality for bass lovers?

The TOZO HD2 and Halo S35 ANC offer a V-shaped sound profile with strong bass, making them the best for bass lovers.

Which headphone is the best option for those who need water resistance?

The Halo S35 ANC is the only model in this comparison with an official water-resistant rating, making it the best option for users needing water resistance.

Are these headphones good for making phone calls?

All the headphones perform decently for phone calls in quiet environments. However, background noise can affect call quality, with the TOZO HD2 experiencing the most latency.

Which headphones provide the best sound clarity?

The SoundPEATS Space and TOZO HD2 provide the best sound clarity, with the SoundPEATS Space offering clean, wide, and dynamic sound, while the TOZO HD2 delivers a clear and punchy sound signature.

Which headphone has the worst latency for gaming?

The TOZO HD2 has the worst latency for gaming, with severe delay, while the QCY H3 and SoundPEATS Space perform better in terms of latency, especially in gaming mode.