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Skullcandy Hesh 540 vs Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

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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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Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 320 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 30 hours per charge.
KSh 30,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones is the stronger choice: it has faster recharging (10 minutes), lasts longer between charges (up to 65 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. only has a foldable design for travel.

Connections

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Bluetooth connection
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Bluetooth and wired connection

Fit

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Over-Ear Wireless Headphones
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Over-ear cushions

Battery life

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Up to 30 hours per charge

Controls

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
On-device playback, volume and call controls
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Multi-directional control knob, ANC button

Audio

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones
Personal Sound by Mimi
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Marshall signature sound

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones

  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 65 hours (vs 30 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2020).
  • Lower price: KSh 26,500 (vs KSh 30,000).

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

  • Folds for travel.
  • Connection: Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired.

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PrioritySkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
FitOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-ear cushions
Battery life65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)Up to 30 hours per charge
ControlsOn-device playback, volume and call controlsMulti-directional control knob, ANC button and M-button
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Charging10 minutes yields 4 hours of playback15 minutes provides 5 hours
SoftwareWorks with the Skullcandy appWorks with the Marshall Bluetooth app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
BrandSkullcandyMarshall
ModelHesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMonitor II A.N.C.
Announced20252020
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Weight—320g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Battery Life65 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)30 hours with ANC; 45 hours without ANC
Fast Charging10 minutes yields 4 hours of playback15 minutes provides 5 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Charging Time—2 hours
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
ConnectionBluetooth 5.3 & 3.5mm AuxBluetooth or 3.5mm wired
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
Connector3.5 mm AUX input3.5mm input; USB-C charging
App SupportSkullcandy App (Custom 5-Band EQ)Marshall Bluetooth app
Bluetooth Range—10m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
SensorsWear detection—
Special FeaturesTHX Spatial Audio; Personal Sound; low-latency modeFoldable design; carrying bag
Voice Assistant—Google Assistant or device voice assistant

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Drivers40mm40mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20Hz – 20KHz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance36 Ohms32 ohms
Active Noise CancellationYesYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAdjustable Stay-Aware modeYes
Spatial AudioTHX® Spatial Audio—
MicrophonesClear Voice Smart MicBuilt-in microphone and remote
Audio FeaturesPersonal Sound by Mimi; five-band custom EQ; three EQ presets; low-latency mode; voice sidetoneMarshall signature sound; customizable EQ

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
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 HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
ControlsOn-device playback, volume and call controlsMulti-directional control knob, ANC button and M-button
Water & Dust Resistance—No rated protection
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions—Over-ear cushions

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSkullcandy Hesh 540 ANC Wireless HeadphonesMarshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Headphones / EarbudsHesh 540 ANC Wireless Headphones headphones/headsetMonitor II A.N.C. headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableWireless-only audio design3.5mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOn/over-ear or neckband designOn/over-ear design
DocumentationUser documentationQuick start guide and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • 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 Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. makes sense if you want a foldable design for travel.

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