Skullcandy HESH Evo vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH Evo and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 Evo vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH Evo Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 213 g 250 g Skullcandy HESH Evo are lighter than Skullcandy HESH Evo headphones.
Colour True black Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH Evo Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Skullcandy HESH Evo can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy HESH Evo.
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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH Evo are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH Evo.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 91.3 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Skullcandy HESH Evo have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Built-in Tile Tracker HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH Evo Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH Evo Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Skullcandy HESH Evo Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable
Headphones cable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Skullcandy HESH Evo Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH Evo Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 36 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH Evo lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH Evo Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH Evo Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Travel bag Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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