Skip to content

Headphones comparison

JBL Tour One M2 vs Skullcandy Hesh 540

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

Compared products
01Selected
JBL Tour One M2

JBL Tour One M2

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 278 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 31,000In Stock
02
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
KSh 26,500In Stock

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

JBL TOUR ONE M3KSh 34,500
Sony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesKSh 32,500
Bose Headphones 700KSh 38,000
Beats Studio ProKSh 33,000
Nothing Headphone 1KSh 29,000
Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds EditionKSh 29,000
Razer Blackshark V3 Pro White EditionKSh 37,000
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

The Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones is the stronger choice: it has faster recharging (10 minutes) and lasts longer between charges (up to 65 hours), while the JBL Tour One M2 only has a foldable design for travel.

Connections

JBL Tour One M2
Bluetooth and wired connection
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Bluetooth connection

Fit

JBL Tour One M2
Cushioned ear cups
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Over-Ear Wireless Headphones

Battery life

JBL Tour One M2
Up to 50 hours
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)

Controls

JBL Tour One M2
Controls on Ear Cups?
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
On-device playback, volume and call controls

Audio

JBL Tour One M2
JBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Personal Sound by Mimi

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tour One M2

  • Folds for travel.
  • Connection: Bluetooth and wired 3.5 mm audio cable.
  • Bluetooth and wired connection.

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones

  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 65 hours (vs 50 hours).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • Lower price: KSh 26,500 (vs KSh 31,000).
  • Connection: Bluetooth 5.3 & 3.5mm Aux.
  • Supports spatial audio.

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

More topicsFewer topics
6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
FitCushioned ear cupsOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Battery lifeUp to 50 hours65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)
ControlsControls on Ear Cups?On-device playback, volume and call controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
ChargingYes10 minutes yields 4 hours of playback
SoftwareWorks with the JBL Headphones appWorks with the Skullcandy app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
BrandJBLSkullcandy
ModelTour One M2Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Announced20232025
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Weight278g per earpiece—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Battery LifeUp to 50 hours; up to 30 hours with ANC on; up to 50 hours with ANC off65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)
Charging Time2 hours from empty—
Fast ChargingYes10 minutes yields 4 hours of playback
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
ConnectionBluetooth and wired 3.5 mm audio cableBluetooth 5.3 & 3.5mm Aux
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
Connector3.5 mm audio cable3.5 mm AUX input
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportJBL Headphones appSkullcandy App (Custom 5-Band EQ)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Voice AssistantConnected-device voice assistant; configurable through JBL Headphones app—
Special FeaturesSupports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable CableTHX Spatial Audio; Personal Sound; low-latency mode
Sensors—Wear detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Drivers40 mm dynamic drivers40mm
Frequency Response10 Hz–40 kHz passive; 10 Hz–22 kHz active20Hz – 20KHz
Impedance32Ω36 Ohms
Active Noise CancellationTrue Adaptive Noise CancelingYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruAdjustable Stay-Aware mode
Spatial AudioSpatial SoundTHX® Spatial Audio
Microphones7 microphonesClear Voice Smart Mic
Audio FeaturesJBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice AwarePersonal Sound by Mimi; five-band custom EQ; three EQ presets; low-latency mode; voice sidetone

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
ControlsControls on Ear Cups?On-device playback, volume and call controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned ear cups—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tour One M2 HeadphonesHesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones headphones/headset
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio Cable3.5 mm audio cableWireless-only audio design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarrying CaseOn/over-ear or neckband design
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)User documentation

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones is the better buy; the JBL Tour One M2 makes sense if you want a foldable design for travel.

Back to compared products ↑

Related comparisons

Back to Top

My Cart