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Skullcandy Hesh® 540 ANC vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Wavefun 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.

Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Skullcandy Hesh® 540 ANC
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
77
89
Sound
7.4
8.5
Noise cancelling
7.4
8.0
Battery
9.3
9.5
Calls
7.0
7.5
Value
8.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$120
$130

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?

Half a step newer

Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against Skullcandy Hesh® 540 ANC (2024). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. It also adds Wireless charging.

  • Hesh® 540 ANC2024
  • Wave Pro X20262 yr newer
What differsHesh® 540 ANCWave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Hesh® 540 ANCWave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$130
HearWiki score
77
89
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
36 Ω
-
Sensitivity
119.4 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
65 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
50 h
60 h
Full charge time
60 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
both
-
Weight
248 g
-
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Microphones
4
-

What reviewers said

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X

The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
  • Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
  • Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
  • Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price

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

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