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Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC vs Sony ULT Wear

What Hesh 540 ANC does better (2) and where ULT Wear wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Skullcandy · 2025Hesh 540 ANC
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Sony ULT Wear
Sony · 2024ULT Wear
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $95
6.2Noise control & calls7.8
8.0Battery4.7

Why is Hesh 540 ANC better than ULT Wear?

  1. Battery life65 h vs 50 h+30%
  2. Battery life with ANC50 h vs 30 h+67%

Why is ULT Wear better than Hesh 540 ANC?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  2. Weight332 g vs 255 g+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony ULT WearSony ULT Wear≈ $956.3
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity119 dB110 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones4—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life65 h50 h
Battery life with ANC50 h30 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight332 g255 g
FoldableYesYes
ColoursBone, True Black—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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