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Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI vs Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC

What Zen Hybrid SXFI does better (1) and where Hesh 540 ANC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI
Creative · 2024Zen Hybrid SXFI
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Skullcandy · 2025Hesh 540 ANC
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
7.9Noise control & calls6.4
3.9Battery8.0

Why is Zen Hybrid SXFI better than Hesh 540 ANC?

  1. Weight273 g vs 332 g+22%

Why is Hesh 540 ANC better than Zen Hybrid SXFI?

  1. Battery life37 h vs 65 h+76%
  2. Battery life with ANC27 h vs 50 h+85%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—38 Ω
Sensitivity—119 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life37 h65 h
Battery life with ANC27 h50 h
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight273 g332 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Bone, True Black
Features
Wear detection (auto pause)—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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