Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. 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

Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 200 g 227 g Skullcandy HESH 3 are lighter than Skullcandy HESH 3 headphones.
Colour Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH 3 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Skullcandy HESH 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH 3 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH 3 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Skullcandy HESH 3 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Skullcandy HESH 3 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH 3 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 22 hours 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH 3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH 3 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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