Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Combining a 65-hour battery life with 40mm drivers, four-mic active noise cancelation, and THX Spatial Audio, this over-ear headphone prioritizes endurance and immersive sound. A foldable design, 3.5mm wired backup, and customizable 5-band EQ via the app also add practical flexibility for mixed listening environments. It is best for commuters and frequent flyers who need all-day noise suppression and the ability to quickly top-up with 10-minute rapid charging.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong battery (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong anc (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong mic (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 119.4 |
| Max SPL | 119.4 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | four-mic |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 65 |
| Charge Time | 0.167 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Clear Voice Smart Mic |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 48 | - | 470 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 65 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC | 87.2 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 77 | 91.4 | 50.3 | 99.2 | 74.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91 | 92.2 | 90 | 71.7 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.7 | 50.3 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 94.9 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 99.2 | 55.6 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.1 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 91.4 | 50.3 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.2 | 84.8 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.3 | 96.5 | 91.5 |
Usage Scores
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