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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume |
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CABLE | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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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 |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 7 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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