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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a more portable and exercise-friendly option, the JBL Tune Buds are a good choice as they are sweatproof, dustproof, and have stemless earbud design, making them suitable for workouts and travel. However, if you prefer better noise isolation for environments like air travel and desire features like active noise cancelling, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones would be more suitable. The Skullcandy headphones also offer longer battery life and are optimized for over-ear comfort. Keep in mind that while the JBL has a fair mic quality, Skullcandy's is good, which may be important for clearer calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune Buds
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Noise Reduction
6.7
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Battery
10.4 Hours
23.0 Hours
The JBL Tune Buds has 10.4 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$135
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Tune Buds has a price of $50 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The JBL Tune Buds has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.2
6.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JBL Tune Buds are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.4
5.6
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.3
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Hesh ANC to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune Buds is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
5.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Tune Buds to be only fair for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
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How the JBL Tune Buds and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune Buds | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10.4 Hours | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 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 | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10.8 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Tune Buds
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | September 2023
"JBL’s Tune Buds stick with the company’s signature bass-heavy sound by default, but a quality in-app EQ lets you sculpt the audio to taste. These noise-cancelling true wireless earphones also mitigate environmental distractions fairly well for the price and offer good battery life. If you're specifically seeking bold, bass-tuned audio out of the box, the Tune Buds are worth a listen."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Headphonecheck
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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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