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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer earbuds that are more portable, suitable for exercise, and have active noise cancelling, Beats Fit Pro would be a better fit, especially if you use an Apple device, as they're optimized for it with features like spatial audio and lower latency. However, if cost is a major concern and you're looking for over-ear headphones that are comfortable for longer listening sessions and don't require wireless connectivity, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC offers very good sound quality and noise isolation at a lower price. Keep in mind, the Beats Fit Pro have a shorter battery life for continuous use compared to the Skullcandy Hesh ANC. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
4.9
5.6
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming, though the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.3
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
6.0
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Battery
5.2 Hours
23.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$135
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.9
6.7
The Beats Fit Pro and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both only fair for music.
TV and Video
5.6
5.8
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Beats Fit Pro are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Fit Pro
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Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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