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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize sound quality and comfort for longer listening sessions, especially at home, the Philips Fidelio X2HR may be the right choice, as they typically offer a wider soundstage and more detailed audio reproduction. However, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC provides active noise cancellation which is beneficial if you often find yourself in noisy environments or travel frequently; this feature can make a significant difference in reducing background noise. The Fidelio X2HR are more suited to critical listening while the Hesh ANC offers the convenience of wireless connectivity and the added benefit of noise cancellation, which may be more practical for everyday use on the go. Keep in mind, the higher price of the Philips is tied to its audio fidelity, so consider if that aligns with your priorities when making a decision. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • Excellent for music
  • Good for gaming
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Music

9.3
Fidelio X2HR
Hesh ANC
6.7
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.

Gaming

7.0
Fidelio X2HR
Hesh ANC
5.6
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
Fidelio X2HR
Hesh ANC
6.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.

TV and Video

8.8
Fidelio X2HR
Hesh ANC
5.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Fidelio X2HR
Hesh ANC
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Battery

N/A
Fidelio X2HR
Hesh ANC
23.0 Hours
The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

9.0
Fidelio X2HR
Hesh ANC
7.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.0
Fidelio X2HR
Hesh ANC
5.3
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.

Cost

$140
Fidelio X2HR
Hesh ANC
$135
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The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.

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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Philips Fidelio X2HRSkullcandy Hesh ANC
Philips Fidelio X2HRSkullcandy Hesh ANC

GENERAL

Price
$140
$135
Brand
PhilipsSkullcandy
Release Date
September 1, 2014December 1, 2020
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
9.3/106.8/10
Phone Calls Score
5/105.3/10
Gaming Score
7.1/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
8.9/105.8/10
Exercise Score
4.5/106.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A23 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1.6 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/108.8/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A7.4/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/107/10
Comfort score
8.4/107.6/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
390 Grams226.7 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."

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 Philips

Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.

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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