In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 310 g | 228 g | Skullcandy HESH ANC are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones. |
| Colour | - | Mod white | True black | |
| 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 M50XBT | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 15 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW | 99.63 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 38 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 99.63 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 45 mm | 40 mm | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
| Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Controls | Volume | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours |
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| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH ANC recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Included Accessories | Protective pouch | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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