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Earfun Wave Pro X vs Skullcandy Hesh 540: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Earfun Wave Pro X
  • Skullcandy Hesh 540
HearWiki score
85
77
Sound
8.3
7.4
Noise cancelling
7.8
7.4
Battery
9.5
9.3
Calls
7.7
7.0
Value
9.6
8.0
Price (USD)
$130
$120

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Skullcandy Hesh 540 (2025). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). The Skullcandy Hesh 540 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

  • Wave Pro X20261 yr newer
  • Hesh 5402025
What differsWave Pro XHesh 540

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Top codec
aptX Lossless
AAC
LE Audio (LC3)
Yes
No

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Wave Pro XHesh 540
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$120
HearWiki score
85
77
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
36 Ω
Sensitivity
-
119.4 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
90 h
65 h
Battery life (ANC on)
50 h
50 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
both
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
259 g
248 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
8
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless
  • Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
  • Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
  • Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

Skullcandy Hesh 540

It includes hybrid active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, all housed in a foldable, lightweight frame with a custom EQ for tailored sound.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile listening
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint for seamless device switching
  • Con:No water resistance for outdoor or workout use
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Limited codec support to SBC and AAC

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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