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Skullcandy

Skullcandy Hesh ANC

Name: Skullcandy Hesh ANC
Brand: Skullcandy
SKU: B0D3746YW8
Price: 94.31 USD

Can the Hesh ANC stand up to pricier noise canceling picks?

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Noise Isolation / ANC

3.1/ 10

3.1

0.010.0

A 3.1 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 86 of the 240 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

22 hBelow average

22 h

11 h100 h

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.

Charging Method

USB-CMost common

Usb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Bluetooth Version

5.0

5.326%520%5.218%5.08%

5.0 appears on 8% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Connection Type

Most common

Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others1%

Bluetooth is the most common — on 44% of the 215 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 22 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 10.02 min
Battery Life Anc On: 30 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Connection Type: Bluetooth, wired-3.5mm
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Headphone Jack: Yes
USB Charging: Yes

Design

Weight: 228 g
Color Options: Mod Grey
Ear Pad Inner Dimensions: 40×60 mm
Ear Pad Type: Memory foam
Foldable: Yes
Headband Type: Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Plastic
Water Resistance: No
Material Ear Cups: Memory foam, faux leather
Material Headband: Plastic with memory foam padding

Microphone

Count: 4
Microphone: Yes
Wind Noise Reduction: No
Noise Reduction Type: Passive noise isolation
Type: Single microphone

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Ambient Mode: Standard
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 40 mm
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Impedance: 32 Ω
Max Spl: 99.63 dB SPL
Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Passive Isolation: 15 dB

Features

Control Type: Physical buttons
Auto Pause: No

Identity

Model Number: S6HHW-N740

Release

Date: 2020-12-15
Msrp Usd: 134.99 USD
Year: 2020

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.5/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed bySam SmartWriterReviewed November 2022

Noise cancelling6.7

Isolation3.1

Battery life9.3

Comfort & fit7.0

Connectivity7.5

Design7.0

The verdict

The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is a more affordable alternative for active noise canceling headphones (ANC). Its simple design is sure to have mass appeal and won't draw much attention. Battery life is above average, and you get efficient quick charging from the Hesh ANC. This pair of headphones hits the essentials while staying consistent with the brand's bass-heavy frequency response and cheaper materials.

✓What we like

✓Affordable

✓ANC performance for price

✓Battery life

✓USB-C fast charging

✕What could be better

✕Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX

✕Small ear pad openings

✕Mic could be better

✕Very bassy

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Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Skullcandy Hesh ANCSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Skullcandy Hesh ANC: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	15.7
25	16.8
32	11.7
40	8.1
50	6.0
63	4.4
80	3.5
100	2.8
125	1.8
160	0.5
200	-1.0
250	-3.0
315	-5.0
400	-6.3
500	-6.8
630	-6.0
800	-2.9
1000	-0.2
1250	-0.9
1600	0.6
2000	3.1
2500	4.7
3150	10.4
4000	12.1
5000	11.2
6300	12.0
8000	10.5
10000	7.2
12500	-1.5
16000	3.3
20000	-18.9

Skullcandy Hesh ANC

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Skullcandy Hesh ANC: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-5.0
26	-0.6
33	-1.1
41	-0.9
52	-0.5
65	-0.5
82	-0.9
103	-0.5
130	-1.1
163	-1.3
205	-1.6
259	-1.4
325	-1.0
410	-0.1
516	0.5
613	1.2
772	3.8
972	9.0
1220	11.8
1540	15.2
1940	18.2
2440	25.7
3070	34.3
3870	24.3
4870	34.9
6130	29.0
7720	26.2
9720	18.4
12200	9.3
15400	25.7
19400	35.7

Skullcandy Hesh ANC

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Skullcandy Hesh ANC: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	-15.4
26	-11.3
33	-2.2
41	3.7
52	8.9
65	12.6
82	14.4
103	18.2
130	15.7
163	17.2
205	19.7
259	19.7
325	24.0
410	21.1
516	19.1
613	12.8
772	8.8
972	14.0
1220	12.4
1540	12.6
1940	11.6
2440	24.5
3070	34.6
3870	22.7
4870	30.4
6130	31.2
7720	29.7
9720	18.4
12200	9.4
15400	23.0
19400	30.5