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Rode NTH-50 vs Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC

What NTH-50 does better (0) and where Hesh 540 ANC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Rode NTH-50
Rode · 2025NTH-50
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Skullcandy · 2025Hesh 540 ANC
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $85
Higher score
3.9Noise control & calls6.4

Why is NTH-50 better than Hesh 540 ANC?

NTH-50 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Hesh 540 ANC better than NTH-50?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · NTH-50: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω38 Ω
Sensitivity124 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
Weight—332 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlackBone, True Black
Features
Wear detection (auto pause)—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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