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Updated April 10, 2024·
If cost is a major consideration, KZ ZSN Pro X earbuds are budget-friendly and offer good overall sound and a very durable build, but they're not wireless and have poor mic quality, which might not suit calls or gaming. They're also not sweatproof, and lack active noise cancelling. On the other hand, Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones cost more but provide very good sound isolation with active noise cancelling, more comfort for long listening sessions, and are wireless with a decent battery life. They are better for air travel but less portable and not as suitable for exercise due to their over-ear design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
3.1
5.3
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for phone calls, though the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
6.0
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
TV and Video
7.3
5.8
The KZ ZSN Pro X is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is only fair.
Battery
N/A
23.0 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro X does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$22
$135
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The KZ ZSN Pro X has a price of $22 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro X to be good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
5.9
5.6
The KZ ZSN Pro X and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both poor for gaming.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro X and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro X | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$22 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 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) | 27 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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KZ ZSN Pro X
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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 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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