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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sennheiser 560S offers superior overall sound quality and a more expansive soundstage which makes them ideal for an immersive music experience at home. They are open-back headphones, meaning they provide a more natural sound but this also means they do not isolate noise well, making them less suitable for noisy environments or travel. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC are closed-back headphones with active noise cancelling, offering better noise isolation which is great for commuting and travel. They are also wireless, allowing for greater freedom of movement and they boast a significantly longer battery life, making them more convenient for on-the-go use. However, the Sennheiser would provide a clearer, more detailed sound for critical listening. Considering the price difference, if budget is a concern and you need headphones that are versatile for various environments, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC may be the more practical choice. But for home listening, particularly if you prioritize audio quality above all else, the Sennheiser 560S would be the recommended option despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5
6.7
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
6.9
5.6
The Sennheiser 560S is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
6.0
The Sennheiser 560S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
TV and Video
9.1
5.8
The Sennheiser 560S 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 Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Battery
N/A
23.0 Hours
The Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$180
$135
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Sennheiser 560S has a price of $180 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
8.0
7.0
The Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.3
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Sennheiser 560S and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser 560S | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | 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 | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | N/A | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 244.9 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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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