Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Skullcandy
80 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
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Specifications
| Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 119.4000015258789 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 119.4000015258789 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | four-mic | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 65 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Clear Voice Smart Mic | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Skullcandy App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 37 specs.