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Neither Audio-Technica ATH-M40x nor Skullcandy Hesh 2 were recommended by experts this month

On 9 Mar 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Audio-Technica ATH-M40x nor Skullcandy Hesh 2 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.

For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from CNET (6 Feb 2024), Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) Wirecutter (22 Jan 2024) and 6 others.

Rank Change Price Headphones
CNET
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
Wirecutter
PCMag
T3
IGN
Digital Trends
What Hi-Fi
WIRED
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- $328
Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience.
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N/A N/A $218
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x headphones are praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and durability, making them a reliable choice for professionals and audiophiles.
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N/A N/A $58
Skullcandy Hesh 2
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About our ranking methodology

Customers like Audio-Technica ATH-M40x somewhat more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Skullcandy Hesh 2
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Skullcandy Hesh 2.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling headphones receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Both Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and Skullcandy Hesh 2 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
In comparison:
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x ranks #14 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great
Skullcandy Hesh 2
In comparison:
Skullcandy Hesh 2 ranks #38 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.8
Great
Median best-selling Headphones
In comparison:
Zihnic Over-Ear Foldable ranks #74 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great





Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is more popular than Skullcandy Hesh 2

It's fairly safe to say that Audio-Technica ATH-M40x are more popular headphones than Skullcandy Hesh 2, based on their 7,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and Skullcandy Hesh 2 often consider Bose QuietComfort Ultra, a pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and Skullcandy Hesh 2
Bose QuietComfort Ultra $249
We don't yet have enough review information for Bose QuietComfort Ultra
N/A
5 expert recommendations
3M WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth $56
In comparison:
3M WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth ranks #22 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great
No expert recommendations Cheaper More Popular
Apple AirPods Pro 2 $270
In comparison:
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ranks #7 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
5 expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 $56
In comparison:
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 ranks #29 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.0
Great
No expert recommendations Cheaper More Popular
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Audio-Technica ATH-M40x nor Skullcandy Hesh 2 were recommended by key experts who publish Wireless Headphones recommendations.
Rank Change Price Headphones
CNET
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
Wirecutter
PCMag
T3
IGN
Digital Trends
What Hi-Fi
WIRED
1
- $328
Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience.
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5
1
1
1
1
1
2
- $379
Bose Ultra Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience.
1
3
1
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3
2
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9
3
+1 $270
Apple AirPods Pro 2
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use.
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6
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+1 $479
Apple AirPods Max
The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience.
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8
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [13]

80
Total expert reviews: 13
  • with a score: 3
  • without a score: 10
Highest score by Head-Fi
82
Average score based on 13 reviews
80
Lowest score by SoundGuys
77

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
No expert reviews linked yet for Skullcandy Hesh 2.
From Seller:
  • Product 1: Cutting edge engineering and robust construction
  • Product 1: 40 millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
  • Product 1: Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
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From Seller:
  • Supreme Sound - Powered by a 50mm driver the Hesh 2 provides exceptional sound quality for a great price tag. These lightweight durable headphones are built for everyday use and over-ear ear cups provide super comfort for long listening.
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0000874100554, 0013088198354, 0644535648087, 0658700915348, 0723856558890, 0750408373175, 4961310125424, 5052933140891, 5054629863848
UPC Numbers: 000874100554, 013088198354, 644535648087, 658700915348, 723856558890, 750408373175
EAN Numbers: 0708999147316, 0878615073401, 0878615079625, 0878615079670, 6160004003712, 8786150796704
UPC Numbers: 708999147316, 878615073401, 878615079625, 878615079670
Model Numbers: S6HBGY-374, S6HBHW-515, S6HBHY-516
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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x are a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT or Apple AirPods 3 .

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x are $119 more expensive than the average headphones ($99).

Skullcandy Hesh 2 are a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Jabra Elite Active 65t or Mpow H7 .

Skullcandy Hesh 2 are $41.01 cheaper than the average headphones ($99).

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