The Heavys H1H are Bluetooth, over-ear headphones which the manufacturer claims are engineered with fans of 'heavy' genres in mind. Designed in collaboration with former Sennheiser audio engineer Axel Grell, they offer a closed-back design with wired analog and USB-C compatibility, as well as an ANC system with a transparency mode. It's worth noting, however, that there have been numerous user concerns about the product and the company's customer service.
Our Verdict
The Heavys H1H aren't designed for sports and fitness use. Their large, bulky, over-ear design isn't a good choice for running, jogging, or exercise in general, as they can easily fall off your head, and their faux leather earpads will inevitably trap a lot of sweat. They also lack a water resistance rating.
Comfortable fit.
Solid ANC system with transparency mode.
Leak quite a lot of audio.
Not very stable on the head.
The Heavys H1H are good for travel. They offer a comfortable fit and solid noise isolation across most of the frequency spectrum, except the very lowest bass frequencies, where sounds like jet engine rumble lie. Their wired connectivity options let you connect to an IFE system, and their 30-hour battery life will get you through multi-layover airport odysseys without needing a recharge. While they're not the most portable in terms of design, they do come with a molded hard case for easy transport.
Comfortable fit.
30 hours of continuous battery life.
Solid ANC system with transparency mode.
Leak quite a lot of audio.
The Heavys H1H are decent for office work. They're comfortable enough for most people to wear throughout a workday without any pain or discomfort, and their impressive noise-isolation performance helps keep chatty coworkers and scraping chairs at bay. Their built-in microphone can render your voice in an understandable way and separate it from moderately busy backdrops, too. That said, these headphones do leak quite a bit of noise into your surroundings, so you'll need to be careful about blasting your tunes in a quiet office, or risk disturbing your coworkers.
Comfortable fit.
30 hours of continuous battery life.
Leak quite a lot of audio.
No mic support with a wired connection.
The Heavys H1H lack a wireless dongle for low-latency gaming. Though you can get relatively low latency values using the aptX Adaptive codec, it still won't be snappy enough for competitive gaming. Still, for casual mobile gaming, they'll get the job done.
The Heavys H1H headphones are good for wired gaming. They're comfortable enough for long gaming marathons, and their built-in mic's recording quality is good enough to ensure you're understandable to your teammates. Their warm tuning can help you identify enemy footsteps in your peripheries, though the lack of treble range detail can rob sword clashes of some zing. While they're compatible with both wired analog and USB-C connections, their built-in mic only works over Bluetooth. If you want mic support over a wired connection, Heavys sells a separate analog gaming cable with a boom mic.
Comfortable fit.
30 hours of continuous battery life.
Solid ANC system with transparency mode.
Leak quite a lot of audio.
No mic support with a wired connection.
The Heavys H1H are good for audio reproduction accuracy. Their frequency response generally follows their warm sound profile, with only some slight fluctuations in an already recessed treble range. Our unit exhibited very good driver matching, too, resulting in an even stereo image with no obvious holes. That said, driver matching can vary between units, so your experience may differ. The companion app gives you access to a 5-band EQ too, which can help you tailor the sound to your taste.
The Heavys H1H headphones are good for noise isolation. They come with an ANC system that combines with the passive isolation from their closed-back seal to block out treble and mid-range noise, as well as some higher bass frequencies. Still, it struggles to attenuate the lowest bass frequencies, leaving you susceptible to the sound of rumbling bus engines. Despite their closed-back design, these cans leak a fair amount of audio, so it's worth keeping your volume on the lower side to avoid disturbing those around you in quiet places.
The Heavys H1H have an okay microphone performance. The built-in mic can render your voice in an understandable way, though it can sound a little boxy. It can also separate your voice well from moderately busy environments, like a hotel lobby, though louder noises, like a plane passing overhead, can completely obscure your voice. Frustratingly, the built-in mic doesn't work over wired connections with PCs or consoles, so you'll have to pick up the boom mic attachment (sold separately) if you plan on using them this way.
The Heavys H1H have disappointing frequency response consistency. There are some fluctuations in audio delivery, especially in the bass range, which you'll notice if you have long hair or wear glasses. While deviations between different wears are more minimal, you'll still want to take the time to properly adjust the fit before you start listening.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Heavys H1H are available in a single color variant: 'Black,' and we took a photo of our unit's label. However, the manufacturer sells a variety of shells using licensed artwork that can be used to customize the ear cups.
If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Headphone Comparisons
The Heavys H1H are closed-back, over-ears designed with fans of metal (and other heavy genres) in mind. The cans were designed in collaboration with renowned engineer Axel Grell, though they don't have much in common with some of his other designs, like the Sennheiser HD 800 S or the Drop + Grell OAE1. While they lack the top-tier ANC performance of flagship wireless over-ears, like the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), their warm sound profile draws similarities with the Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC, which offer a similarly boosted bass range and comparable ANC performance. The Heavys are better built and come with a hard case, though they lack the Skullcandy's over-60-hour battery life. That said, if you're looking for a more effective compromise between strong ANC and a bass-heavy sound, the JBL Live 780NC are a good choice (and come in a metal-appropriate 'Black' variant). Their design means they may not be comfortable for those with larger heads, however.
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The Sony ULT WEAR are similar headphones to the Heavys H1H, though the Sony's cheaper price point means their build quality isn't quite up to the same standard. Both headphones offer ANC systems that perform similarly, along with wired connectivity options. The Sony have a longer battery life and a better mic, and their companion app offers more customization options. That said, the Heavys offer a more balanced default sound profile, with a more reined-in bass range and a more pronounced high-end.
The JBL Live 780NC are better wireless over-ears than the Heavys H1H when it comes to noise isolation. That said, if you have a larger head, you might find the Heavys to have a more comfortable fit. The JBL are a better fit for travel for most people, thanks to their 60.5-hour battery life, stellar ANC, and broad Bluetooth codec support (including LDAC and LC3 codecs). However, their mic's recording quality isn't as good as the Heavys', and their construction isn't as sturdy. Both headphones have a similar sound profile, though, with a boosted bass range and recessed treble for a warmer sound overall.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 are better wireless over-ears than the Heavys H1H. The Sennheisers have a more balanced default sound profile, with more sound customization options via the companion app, like an 8-band graphic EQ. Their noise isolation is slightly better than the Heavys, too, and they have a much longer battery life. However, the Heavys do offer lower latency over both Bluetooth and wired analog connections, which could make them a better fit for gaming. The Heavys also retail for a little less than the Sennheiser.
The Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC and the Heavys H1H are both closed-back over-ears with similarly bass-heavy tunings. Both headphones come with ANC systems that perform very similarly, blocking out a decent amount of external noise, though not as much as top-tier over-ears. While the Heavys are better built, the Skullcandy will have a more enticing feature set for most people. They have over double the Heavys' battery life, a more comprehensive companion app with button mapping, and they offer mic support over a wired analog connection.
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