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Skullcandy Hesh EVO Review

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74
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Skullcandy’s Hesh Evo headphones offer acceptable sound quality and long battery life at an affordable price, but they’re relatively basic and lack advanced features such as ANC. They work best with Android devices and have decent call performance.

Skullcandy Hesh Evo Over-Ear Wireless Headphones - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
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our Verdict

The Skullcandy Hesh Evo headphones provide good audio quality and ample comfort, with a sculpted sound profile that produces a slightly bass-forward experience,bright vocals and…

The Skullcandy Hesh Evo headphones provide good audio quality and ample comfort, with a sculpted sound profile that produces a slightly bass-forward experience,bright vocals and instruments.

While they may not offer neutrality and have slight bass and treble delivery inconsistencies, they deliver an intense listening experience for casual use.

These headphones boast a distinctive look, along with acceptable build quality. However, they have limitations in background noise isolation, and their bulky design limits portability.

At high volumes, they experience audio leakage. They provide a competitive 44-hour total battery life, including top-ups from their mobile charging case.

Compatibility issueslimit their utility for mobile gaming, but they perform well for wired PC gaming with full audio and microphone support. Phone call quality is decent, but the headphones struggle with isolating noise.

True Score

74

Reasons to Buy

  • Comfortable for long listening sessions
  • Durable build quality
  • Intense thump and boom with bright and sparkling vocals and lead instruments
  • Suitable for commuting and traveling
  • Around 44 hours of continuous battery life
  • Full audio and microphone support for wired gaming
  • Integrated mic for phone calls
  • Distinctive look

Reasons to Avoid

  • No active noise cancelation
  • Inconsistencies in bass and treble delivery
  • Limited noise isolation
  • Bulky design affects portability
  • Audio leakage at high volumes
  • Not suitable for wireless gaming

Specifications

  • Battery Charge Time
    N/a
  • Battery Life
    44 hours
  • Built In Microphone
    Yes
  • Built-In Voice Assistant
    No
  • Environment/Transparency Mode
    No
  • Noise Canceling
    No
  • True Wireless
    Yes
  • Water Resistant
    No
  • Weight
    0.5 pounds
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Bluetooth

Overview

Released back in early 2021, the Skullcandy Hesh Evo is an entry-level over-the-ear headset that sports wireless connectivity for traveling and commuting purposes.

Just like the best headphones in its range, it features the newer and more efficient Bluetooth 5.0 standard for wireless connectivity. And similar to the highest-rated over-the-ear headphones, it comes with plush and thick leather ear pads for comfort.

Unfortunately, these headphones do not have an official app to adjust their EQ or to control the sound signature according to the audio type.

If you are specifically looking for a pair of headphones that come with a native app for customization, our Sony INZONE H7 review might be worth a look.

The Skullcandy Hesh Evo headphones also do not support any form of active noise canceling. If you need a headset that supports active noise canceling, take a look at our Skullcandy Hesh ANC review.

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

68

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Customer Score

93

*.25

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True Score

74

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    64
    The Skullcandy Hesh Evo aren’t bad for neutral sound. They have a very excited, v-shaped… read more
  • PC Mag
    D

    Trust Score

    60
    Skullcandy’s wireless Hesh Evo headphones deliver solid sculpted audio for the price, but are far… read more
  • Techhive
    F

    Trust Score

    80
    The Skullcandy Transparency Hesh Evo headphone offers merely good audio quality, but is comfortable for… read more

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