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Skullcandy Hesh 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 ANC
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
60
89
Sound
6.1
8.5
Noise cancelling
5.9
8.0
Battery
5.4
9.5
Calls
5.1
7.5
Value
7.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$81
$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 ANC (2019). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0. It also adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • Hesh ANC2019
  • Wave Pro X20267 yr newer
What differsHesh ANCWave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Hesh ANCWave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$81
$130
HearWiki score
60
89
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 40 mm driver
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
36 Ω
-
Sensitivity
99.6 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
30 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
22 h
60 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 3 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
-
Weight
228 g
-
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
Hesh 540 ANC
-
Microphones
4
-

What reviewers said

Skullcandy Hesh ANC

The Skullcandy Hesh ANC are budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphones that deliver a bass-forward sound with acceptable clarity for everyday listening. They offer adaptive noise cancellation, a long battery life of up to 30 hours (or 22 with ANC on), and a comfortable fit, making them a solid value pick for commuters and office use. While they lack app support and multipoint connectivity, their performance is respectable for the price.

  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Long battery life (up to 30 hours)
  • Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design
  • Con:Sound quality not top-tier
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ
  • Con:No multipoint connection

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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