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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise cancellation and plan to use them in noisy environments like air travel, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones would be a good choice, and they offer a higher overall sound quality for an immersive listening experience. However, they are more expensive, heavier, and might not be as suitable for exercise due to their over-ear form. On the other hand, the Soundcore P20i earbuds are more budget-friendly, with a solid build quality and additional features like sweatproof certification and a stem design that may be better for calls and meetings. They also have app-based controls for customization, which the Skullcandy lacks. If you need a long battery life and the convenience of wireless charging, the Soundcore P20i would serve you better. Despite being cheaper, they offer a balanced experience with decent sound quality and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, making them a versatile option for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.6
7.3
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
4.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.0
The Soundcore P20i is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.7
6.5
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Battery
23.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$135
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has a price of $135 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
7.0
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.7
6.4
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Soundcore P20i are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
5.3
5.0
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Skullcandy Hesh ANC and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Skullcandy Hesh ANC | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$135 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 23 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.6 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Soundcore P20i
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Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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