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HifiMan HE-R9 vs Skullcandy Hesh ANC

What HE-R9 does better (2) and where Hesh ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE-R9
HifiMan · 2022HE-R9
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
Skullcandy · 2022Hesh ANC
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is HE-R9 better than Hesh ANC?

  1. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%

Why is Hesh ANC better than HE-R9?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HE-R9: Yes
  2. Weight460 g vs 228 g2×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB100 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—22 h
Charging time—3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight460 g228 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBrown, Black, Red—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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