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Skullcandy Hesh 3

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58 user ratings
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • quality is still really good
  • sound quality and build as well as powerful Bluetooth connectivity and intuitive controls
  • Highs are extended and exciting without being sibilant

Cons

  • lacks in refinement makes up for it with quantity
  • there is no small pocket to put the headphones in
  • knocks like build materials and price

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 - Pros & Cons

Skullcandy Hesh 3

Pros

  • quality is still really good
  • sound quality and build as well as powerful Bluetooth connectivity and intuitive controls
  • Highs are extended and exciting without being sibilant
  • easily connects
  • looks stylish and sounds great
  • makes it much more durable and less sensitive for travelling
  • quality stays the same or even becomes better
  • The packaging of this headphone is done really nicely
  • great power comes great chicks and money
  • they deliver quality combined with a great design
  • comfortable to wear and the on-ear controls are easy to find

Cons

  • lacks in refinement makes up for it with quantity
  • there is no small pocket to put the headphones in
  • knocks like build materials and price
  • flashy
  • garish headphones
  • the bass feels bloated
  • the bass sounded slightly bloated
  • the aptX HD support is missing
  • need a lightning cable
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • Can be overly bass-heavy for some

Skullcandy Hesh 3 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
200 g
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Skullcandy Hesh 3 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight7.05 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
Microphone inyes
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
NFCno
Carrying caseno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Olive
  • Red
  • White
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)2.0 %
Maximum input power1.0 mW
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Connectivity
Bluetooth version4.1
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery life22.0 h
Charging via USByes
Power handling capacity180.0 mW

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.4
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Skullcandy Hesh 3 The Best Over-Ear Headphones for Every Budget
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 22.05.2018
The Best Over-Ear Headphones for Every Budget

Our pros listened for over 270 hours to select these top-picks.

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Review of the Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Headphones - Nerd Techy
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Published: 17.10.2017
Review of the Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Headphones - Nerd Techy

If you look at all the latest product releases from headphone manufacturers, you’d think cords were headed the way of VHS tapes and payphones. While we still think you can make a strong case for a pair of quality, reliable, corded headphones, clearly the market shift toward wire-free is here to stay. Wireless headphones have existed in various forms for a number of years but often required a base station and transmitted on common frequencies that could experience interference from wireless home phones or other devices. A few changes over the past decade have brought wireless headphones mainstream. Note: At

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Review - Surprisingly Good - Pocketables
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Pocketables
Published: 01.12.2017
Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Review - Surprisingly Good - Pocketables

Skullcandy is back with the Hesh 3 Wireless Bluetooth headphones. They're comfortable, sound good, and nice looking. But are they worth the money?

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy Hesh 3 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 04.10.2017
Skullcandy Hesh 3 Review
4.0

The Skullcandy Hesh 3 headphones deliver a strong audio experience with solid balance in a cool, understated design.

Skullcandy Hesh 3 10 Best Noise-Canceling Headphones of 2020, According to Tech Experts
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 24.03.2020
10 Best Noise-Canceling Headphones of 2020, According to Tech Experts

The perfect solution to work-from-home distractions.

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Hesh 3 review
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Black Hole Tec
Published: 06.11.2017
Hesh 3 review
Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy Hesh 3 Bluetooth Headphones Review: Decent but could have been better
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BGR India
Published: 08.01.2018
Skullcandy Hesh 3 Bluetooth Headphones Review: Decent but could have been better
3.0

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Bluetooth Headphones Review: Decent, but could have been better tech news at BGR India

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Headphones Review – Fun midrange cans |
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Gadget Diary
Published: 11.03.2018
Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Headphones Review – Fun midrange cans |

Skullcandy is a renowned brand of audio equipment. As the name suggests, the Skullcandy Hesh 3 are third in the Hesh-series, succeeding the popular Hesh 2. These mid-range wireless headphones, which i

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy Hesh ANC review: affordable noise-cancelling headphones
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T3
Published: 18.10.2021
Skullcandy Hesh ANC review: affordable noise-cancelling headphones
3.0

The Skullcandy Hesh ANC are over-ear headphones with really effective noise-cancelling

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy Hesh 3 Headphone Review
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Audiophile On
Published: 04.04.2021
Skullcandy Hesh 3 Headphone Review

This Skullcandy Hesh review focuses on the headphones build and sound quality but also offers lot of other options that might be better at this price point.

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 31.07.2020
Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Review
3.2

The Skullcandy Hesh 3 are passable mixed usage wireless headphones that have an excited V-shaped sound profile that won't be for everyone. They have a lightweigh...

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Headphones review
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TechRadar
Published: 15.01.2018
Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Headphones review
3.5

Minimalist headphones for bass-lovers

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Headphones review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.11.2017
Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Headphones review
3.5

Minimalist headphones for bass-lovers

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