In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
---|
Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
---|---|---|---|
Weight | 200 g | 250 g | Skullcandy HESH 3 are lighter than Skullcandy HESH 3 headphones. |
Colour | Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical | Black | Silver | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
---|
Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
---|---|---|---|
Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Skullcandy HESH 3 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
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-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
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), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Skullcandy HESH 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
---|
Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
---|---|---|---|
Microphones Included | - | 8 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
---|
Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
---|
CABLE | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
---|
Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
|
---|---|---|---|
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
---|
Features | - | Touch control | |
---|---|---|---|
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
---|
Battery Type | Headphone battery Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 22 hours | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH 3. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
|
Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
---|
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-1000XM5 |
---|
Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
---|---|---|---|
Compliant Standards | - | JEITA | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |