Earfun Wave Pro X vs Skullcandy Hesh® 540 ANC: 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.

Over-Ear

Earfun Wave Pro X

85Outstanding

$130

Full review data

Over-Ear

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 ANC

HearWiki score

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 ANC (2024). 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 ANC answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

Wave Pro X20262 yr newer
Hesh® 540 ANC2024

What differsWave Pro XHesh® 540 ANC

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes

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

Specifications

Wave Pro XHesh® 540 ANC

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $130; $120
HearWiki score: 85; 77
Released: 2026; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still 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
Battery life: 90 h; 65 h
Battery life (ANC on): 50 h; 50 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 60 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
Weight: 259 g; 248 g
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: -; 3.5 mm
Microphones: 8; 4
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; -

Specification comparison of Earfun Wave Pro X vs Skullcandy Hesh® 540 ANC
Spec	Earfun Wave Pro X	Skullcandy Hesh® 540 ANC
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$130	$120
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	77 / 100 Great
Released	2026	2024
Audio
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
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.3
Codecs	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	90 h	65 h
Battery life (ANC on)	50 h	50 h
Full charge time	120 min	60 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
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
Design
Weight	259 g	248 g
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	-	3.5 mm
Calls
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 ANC

The Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC is a wireless over-ear headphone that combines hybrid active noise cancellation with a long-lasting battery, offering up to 50 hours of playback with ANC enabled and 65 hours without. It features Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, a 40 mm dynamic driver, and a foldable design, making it a practical choice for everyday listening. With support for AAC and SBC codecs, a built-in EQ, and a lightweight 248 g frame, it aims to balance performance and comfort at a budget-friendly price.

Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:Supports multipoint for seamless device switching

Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Some sonic quirks reported in sound reproduction

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

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