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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | - | 50 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable |
USB charge cable Audio cable |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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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 |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |