In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 and ASTRO A50 + Base Station. 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 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wireless | |
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Weight | 200 g | 380 g | Skullcandy HESH 3 are lighter than Skullcandy HESH 3 headphones. |
Colour | Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical | Black | Grey, black | Grey | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9.14 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy HESH 3 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Foldable | Yes | - | Skullcandy HESH 3 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy HESH 3 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Audio Input Details | - | Uni-directional |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy HESH 3 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | Mute |
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CABLE | Skullcandy HESH 3 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable |
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy HESH 3 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 22 hours | 15 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO A50 + Base Station. |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Bundled with | - | ASTRO Wireless XB1 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |