Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Skullcandy HESH ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT and Skullcandy HESH ANC. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Skullcandy HESH ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 310 g 228 g Skullcandy HESH ANC are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT headphones.
Colour - Mod white | True black
Earpad Material Foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Skullcandy HESH ANC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Skullcandy HESH ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Pure Digital Drive -
Frequency Response 5 - 45000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH ANC.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 99.63 dB Skullcandy HESH ANC have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 99.63 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy HESH ANC.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology Built-in Tile Tracker
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Cable Type USB charge cable - 2 m Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 22 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH ANC recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Skullcandy HESH ANC
Included Accessories Hard case Travel bag, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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