In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h 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 | Jabra Elite 85h | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.2 cm | - | |
Weight | 296 g | 228 g | Skullcandy HESH ANC are lighter than Jabra Elite 85h headphones. |
Colour | Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black | Mod white | True black | |
Body Material | Steel, PC/ABS | - | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
Protection | Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | 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 | Jabra Elite 85h | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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 Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Hybrid ANC | - | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Sensitivity | - | 99.63 dB | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 99.63 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite 85h | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 13 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Microphones Included | 8 | 4 | Jabra Elite 85h have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite 85h | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off | 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 | Jabra Elite 85h | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm |
Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Jabra Elite 85h | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | On-ear detection | - | |
Additional Functions | SmartSound | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite 85h | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 41 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours |
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Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH ANC recharge faster than Jabra Elite 85h. |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite 85h | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Jabra Elite 85h | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |