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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for high sound quality, especially for music, the EPOS PC38X would be the better choice as it offers superior audio performance and a better microphone, which makes it ideal for calls, meetings, and gaming. However, the PC38X is an open-back headphone which doesn't provide noise isolation, making it less suitable for noisy environments or air travel. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC offers active noise cancelling, which is great for use in noisy situations and air travel, and it is also less expensive. The Hesh ANC headphones are also wireless, providing convenience and portability, and they have a significantly longer battery life. So, if you're often on the go, value noise cancellation, and want a wallet-friendly option, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC would meet those needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5
6.7
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
10.0
5.6
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
10.0
5.3
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
6.0
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
TV and Video
9.0
5.8
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
N/A
23.0 Hours
The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The EPOS PC38X has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Cost
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$135
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The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$139 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 249.4 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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