Skullcandy Riff vs. Skullcandy HESH Evo

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Skullcandy Riff and Skullcandy HESH Evo. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Riff vs. Skullcandy HESH Evo Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Riff Skullcandy HESH Evo
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Height 18.05 cm -
Width 15.55 cm -
Depth 7.18 cm -
Weight 160 g 213 g Skullcandy Riff are lighter than Skullcandy Riff headphones.
Colour Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black True black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Riff Skullcandy HESH Evo
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Skullcandy HESH Evo have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Riff.
Noise Isolating - Yes Skullcandy HESH Evo 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% <3% Skullcandy Riff have lower total harmonic distortion than Skullcandy Riff.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 91.3 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Built-in Tile Tracker
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Riff Skullcandy HESH Evo
Form Factor Built-in -
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Riff Skullcandy HESH Evo
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Skullcandy Riff Skullcandy HESH Evo
Cable Type Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Riff Skullcandy HESH Evo
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 280 mAh -
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 36 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH Evo lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Riff Skullcandy HESH Evo
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones
OTHERS Skullcandy Riff Skullcandy HESH Evo
Included Accessories USB charging cable (120cm) Travel bag
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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