Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 200 g 520 g Skullcandy HESH 3 are lighter than Skullcandy HESH 3 headphones.
Colour Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material Memory foam Urethane foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 22 hours 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH 3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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