Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 26,500.00 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Drivers | 40mm | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.3 & 3.5mm Aux | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On) | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | — | 27.3g |
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General
| Specification | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Skullcandy | Shokz |
| Model | Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2025 | June 2024 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 27.3g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On) | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes yields 4 hours of playback | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 1.5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.3 & 3.5mm Aux | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| App Support | Skullcandy App (Custom 5-Band EQ) | Shokz app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | THX Spatial Audio; Personal Sound; low-latency mode | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20KHz | — |
| Impedance | 36 Ohms | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Spatial Audio | THX® Spatial Audio | — |
| Microphones | Clear Voice Smart Mic | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Codecs | — | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Audio Features | — | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones headphones/headset | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - wireless-only audio design | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |
| Documentation | User documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |