Neither Skullcandy Hesh 2 nor Sony WH1000XM3 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Mar 2024 (19 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Skullcandy Hesh 2 nor Sony WH1000XM3 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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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. | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $58 | Skullcandy Hesh 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $95 | Sony WH1000XM3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | CNET | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | IGN | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | WIRED |
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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. | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 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 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 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. | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | 6 | 5 |
4 | +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. | 6 | 8 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 | 3 | - | 8 |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 5
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 23 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by SoundGuys | 79 |
Score distribution:
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- 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.
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- DIGITAL NOISE CANCELING: Industry leading ANC lends a personalized, virtually soundproof experience
- PHONE CALL: A built-in mic enables you to take hands-free calls.
- VOICE ASSISTANT: Alexa enabled for voice access to music, information and more. Activate with a simple touch
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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 $50.79 cheaper than the average headphones ($108.78).
Sony WH1000XM3 are a very popular option in the middle of the headphones price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Google Pixel Buds A-Series or AKG Y50BT .
Sony WH1000XM3 are $13.78 cheaper than the average headphones ($108.78).