In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH ANC and SteelSeries Arctis 7x. 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 ANC | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | |
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Weight | 228 g | - | |
Colour | Mod white | True black | - | |
Headband Material | - | Steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 12 m | SteelSeries Arctis 7x have a greater operating distance than Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy HESH ANC | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Skullcandy HESH ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <3% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
Sensitivity | 99.63 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 99.63 dB | 98 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Features | Built-in Tile Tracker | - |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy HESH ANC | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis 7x microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone | |
Microphones Included | 4 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy HESH ANC | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient | - |
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CABLE | Skullcandy HESH ANC | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
Charging cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Skullcandy HESH ANC | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy HESH ANC | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 22 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 7x lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours |
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Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy HESH ANC | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy HESH ANC | SteelSeries Arctis 7x |
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Included Accessories | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | Wireless transmitter | |
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Compliant Standards | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |