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Skullcandy Hesh 360 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£70
Avg. price in US: ~$100
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wireless
Battery life: 100 hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Skullcandy Hesh 360 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

6.4

Good

5.8

Good

8.6

Excellent

9.7
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
9.0
Audio latency
25.0%
10
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
10
Battery life
6.5
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
10
Battery life
18.0%
4.4
Weight
16.0%
10
Multipoint support
14.0%
10
Ambient sound mode
10
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
10
Multipoint support
16.0%
10
Battery life
14.0%
10
Companion app
7.4
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
4.4
Weight
24.0%
10
Water resistance
20.0%
5.0
IP rating
16.0%
10
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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#295 in Best USB-C Headphones
#333 in Best Wireless Headphones for TV for Seniors
#333 in Best Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
#355 in Best Over Ear Headphones
#393 in Best Wireless Headphones
#446 in Best Headphones with Mic

Verdict

The Skullcandy Hesh 360 is a wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm neodymium drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and an expansive frequency response of 20Hz – 20KHz. Its standout characteristic is an exceptional 100-hour battery life supported by rapid charging, which provide 8 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge. Key pros include multipoint pairing for dual-device connectivity, a Clear Voice Smart Mic for AI-enhanced calls, and custom EQ profiles manageable via the Skullcandy App. While it offers a comfortable, flat-folding design and water resistance, it lacks active noise cancellation, relying instead on passive noise isolation, and does not support PD fast charging.

Technical Specifications of Skullcandy Hesh 360

Overall score

6.4

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

4.6

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

9.0

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity

5.8

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Features

6.7

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

9.6

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Design

6.9

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Skullcandy Hesh 360 vs the average headphone

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EQ customization
Skullcandy Hesh 360 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Hesh 360 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
17.4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (119.4 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (119.4 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.119.4 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
70 hours longer battery life
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (100 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >45 hours
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (100 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.100 hours vs 30 hours
More flexible connectivity
Skullcandy Hesh 360 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.
Importance: HIGH
Skullcandy Hesh 360 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
Clear call microphone
Skullcandy Hesh 360 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Hesh 360 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
Skullcandy Hesh 360 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Hesh 360 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
1 hours shorter charging time
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a lower charging time than the average headphone (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=2 hours
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a lower charging time than the average headphone (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.1 hours vs 2 hours
In-line controls
Skullcandy Hesh 360 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
Skullcandy Hesh 360 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Foldable design
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
Water resistance
Skullcandy Hesh 360 is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
17.4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (119.4 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
16.4 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (119.4 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
70 hours longer battery life
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (100 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
1 hours shorter charging time
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a lower charging time than the average headphone (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
USB-C charging
Skullcandy Hesh 360 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
Rechargeable battery
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
Play while charging
Skullcandy Hesh 360 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
More flexible connectivity
Skullcandy Hesh 360 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
Clear call microphone
Skullcandy Hesh 360 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
Skullcandy Hesh 360 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
In-line controls
Skullcandy Hesh 360 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Wind noise reduction
Skullcandy Hesh 360 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Sidetone support
Skullcandy Hesh 360 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
EQ customization
Skullcandy Hesh 360 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
8 newer release date
Skullcandy Hesh 360 was released more recently than the average headphone (2,025 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

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14.2% higher weight
Skullcandy Hesh 360 is heavier than the average headphone (249 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Tangle-prone cable
Skullcandy Hesh 360 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
No travel bag
Skullcandy Hesh 360 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
1.2 % higher distortion
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
1.2 % higher distortion
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=1%
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.1.5 % vs 0.3 %
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Skullcandy Hesh 360 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
14.2% higher weight
Skullcandy Hesh 360 is heavier than the average headphone (249 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Skullcandy Hesh 360 is heavier than the average headphone (249 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.249 g vs 218 g
Tangle-prone cable
Skullcandy Hesh 360 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.
Importance: LOW
Skullcandy Hesh 360 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
No travel bag
Skullcandy Hesh 360 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.
Importance: LOW
Skullcandy Hesh 360 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.

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Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Skullcandy Hesh 360?

Incredible battery life, often cited as lasting up to 100 hours on a single charge
Rapid charge feature provides several hours of playback (approximately 8 hours) from a 10-minute charge
Solid sound performance with deep, punchy bass and clear highs suitable for various genres
Comfortable over-ear fit, even during long listening sessions
Multipoint pairing allows seamless switching between two devices simultaneously
Integration with the Skullcandy App for EQ customization and Stay-Aware mode adjustments

What customers dislike about Skullcandy Hesh 360?

Sound profile can be boomy or sizzly, with some users finding the treble overly prominent or smeared
Build quality feels somewhat cheap or plasticky to some users, and it can be prone to fingerprints
Headband adjustment might be limited for users with larger heads, potentially causing discomfort
Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), relying instead on passive sound isolation
Potential for minor audio leakage at high volumes
Limited soundstage depth compared to similarly priced wired alternatives

Expert reviews

consumerreports.org

19/04/2026

Skullcandy Hesh 360 Headphone Review - Consumer Reports

The Skullcandy Hesh 360 Bluetooth headphones offer a closed-back design for noise isolation, convenient on-ear controls, and a dedicated mobile app for sound adjustments, delivering a lively bass with an acceptable, albeit mixed, sonic performance. However, the review highlights significant drawbacks, including a boomy, "sizzly" sound profile and a cramped, uncomfortable fit that...Read more

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