Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 200 g 254 g Skullcandy HESH 3 are lighter than Skullcandy HESH 3 headphones.
Colour Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical Black | Blue
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-XB900N
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
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH 3.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 22 hours 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH 3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH 3 Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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