Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. Skullcandy Riff

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 and Skullcandy Riff. 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. Skullcandy Riff Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 Skullcandy Riff
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.05 cm
Width - 15.55 cm
Depth - 7.18 cm
Weight 200 g 160 g Skullcandy Riff are lighter than Skullcandy HESH 3 headphones.
Colour Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH 3 Skullcandy Riff
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH 3 Skullcandy Riff
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH 3 Skullcandy Riff
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Skullcandy HESH 3 Skullcandy Riff
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH 3 Skullcandy Riff
Battery Type Headphone battery Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 22 hours 12 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 Skullcandy Riff
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH 3 Skullcandy Riff
Included Accessories - USB charging cable (120cm)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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