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Updated April 11, 2024·
If excellent music listening quality is your top priority and you prefer in-ear comfort, go with the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX; they also offer active noise cancelling for quieter environments and have a premium build. However, if you're on a budget but still value good sound and need headphones that can double for TV viewing without latency issues, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC would be a better choice although they may not be as well-suited for exercise or as portable as earbuds. The Skullcandy also offers the convenience of both wireless and wired connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.9
6.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
5.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
23.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$135
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$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
10.0
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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