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Skullcandy Hesh 540 vs JBL Quantum 650

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

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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
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JBL Quantum 650

JBL Quantum 650

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 331.5 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 45 hours per charge.
KSh 28,000In Stock
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Sony ULT WEARKSh 24,000
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Our quick verdict

The Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones has active noise cancellation, lasts longer between charges (up to 65 hours) and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, while the JBL Quantum 650, a gaming headset, has a flip-to-mute boom mic, larger 50 mm drivers and a user-replaceable battery.

Connections

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Bluetooth connection
JBL Quantum 650
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth and wired connection

Noise cancellation

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Noise cancellation
JBL Quantum 650
No noise cancellation

Fit

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Over-Ear Wireless Headphones
JBL Quantum 650
Cushioned ear cups

Battery life

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)
JBL Quantum 650
Up to 45 hours per charge

Two devices

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Stays connected to two devices
JBL Quantum 650
Connects to two devices at once

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 65 hours (vs 45 hours).
  • Adjustable Stay-Aware mode.
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Lower price: KSh 26,500 (vs KSh 28,000).
  • Supports spatial audio.

JBL Quantum 650

  • Boom microphone with flip-to-mute.
  • Larger drivers: 50 mm (vs 40 mm).
  • User-replaceable battery.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

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PrioritySkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
FitOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesCushioned ear cups
Battery life65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)Up to 45 hours per charge
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesConnects to two devices at once
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Charging10 minutes yields 4 hours of playbackNo
SoftwareWorks with the Skullcandy appJBL QuantumENGINE

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
BrandSkullcandyJBL
ModelHesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesQuantum 650
Announced20252025
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset
Color—Teal, Black, White, Purple

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
Weight—331.5g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
Battery Life65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)Up to 45 hours via 2.4 GHz; up to 60 hours via Bluetooth
Fast Charging10 minutes yields 4 hours of playbackNo
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Charging Time—Less than 3 hours
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
ConnectionBluetooth 5.3 & 3.5mm Aux2.4 GHz USB dongle; Bluetooth 5.3; wired USB audio
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYesSimultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connection
Connector3.5 mm AUX inputUSB wireless dongle and wired USB audio
App SupportSkullcandy App (Custom 5-Band EQ)JBL QuantumENGINE
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
SensorsWear detection—
Special FeaturesTHX Spatial Audio; Personal Sound; low-latency modeMulti-Platform Gaming | PC & Consoles

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
Drivers40mm50 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20Hz – 20KHz20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance36 Ohms32 ohM
Active Noise CancellationYesNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeAdjustable Stay-Aware modeNo
Spatial AudioTHX® Spatial AudioSpatial Sound
MicrophonesClear Voice Smart Mic6mm Cardioid Boom Mic | Noise Cancelling
Audio FeaturesPersonal Sound by Mimi; five-band custom EQ; three EQ presets; low-latency mode; voice sidetoneJBL Quantum Spatial Sound | Powerful, Immersive Audio

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
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
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
ControlsOn-device playback, volume and call controlsOn-device playback, volume and call controls
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions—Cushioned ear cups

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesJBL Quantum 650
Headphones / EarbudsHesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones headphones/headsetQuantum 650
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable
Audio CableWireless-only audio designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOn/over-ear or neckband designUSB wireless dongle; detachable microphone; microphone windshield foam; replaceable battery
DocumentationUser documentationQSG | Warranty card | Warning card

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have virtual surround sound.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same controls: on-device playback, volume and call controls.

In summary

Get the Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones if you want active noise cancellation and longer battery life, or the JBL Quantum 650 if you would rather have a gaming headset with a flip-to-mute boom mic and larger 50 mm drivers.

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In-stock alternatives

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