In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | 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 | 20.4 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 290.3 g | 228 g | Skullcandy HESH ANC are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones. |
| Colour | Light grey | Matte black | Mod white | True black | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 99.63 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | 99.63 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 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 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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