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Philips Freddie vs Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC

What Freddie does better (4) and where Hesh 540 ANC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Philips Freddie
Philips · 2025Freddie
4 advantages≈ $95
vs
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Skullcandy · 2025Hesh 540 ANC
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $85
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls6.2

Why is Freddie better than Hesh 540 ANC?

  1. Weight296 g vs 332 g+12%
  2. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%
  3. Lowest frequency12 Hz vs 20 Hz+67%
  4. Driver size50 mm vs 40 mm+25%

Why is Hesh 540 ANC better than Freddie?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Freddie: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency12 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω38 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB119 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—65 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight296 g332 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Bone, True Black
Features
Wear detection (auto pause)—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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