Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Skullcandy
69 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
65 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | — | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 119.4000015258789 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Max SPL | 119.4000015258789 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | four-mic active noise cancellation | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 65 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Clear Voice Smart Mic | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Skullcandy App | A-T 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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC0.690score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT20.319score per dollar
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Scores 69 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
