Skullcandy Hesh 3

Solid audio performance with rich lows and bright, well-defined highs. Sleek minimal design. Comfortable fit. Earpads block out a substantial amount of ambient noise.

Light on accessories. No inline remote on audio cable.

Those looking for booming low frequency response are looking in the wrong place. Skullcandy's Hesh 3 headphones are certainly capable of delivering deep lows, but only when the mix calls for it. If anything, the drivers seem to favor the high-mids and...

Decently comfortable and lightweight. Tight and stable design. Long lasting battery life and fast charging.

Small and unatural soundstage. Mediocre microphone. Microphone disabled when being used wired. Can be overly bass-heavy for some. Poor noise isolation. Plasticky build quality. Bass and treble delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to...

The Skullcandy Hesh 3 are okay mixed-usage headphones. They have a good battery and are decently comfortable, but their excited V-shaped sound profile won't be for everyone. Unfortunately, they also have a plasticky and cheap build quality that doesn't...

Good battery life and fast charging. Comfortable thanks to the large bells. Fully collapsible for transport.

Great compared to other test participants. Mediocre sound quality.

If you have the previous model and like it, but are annoyed by certain details, Hesh 3.0 Wireless can be a good upgrade. They have in fact got a better shape on the watches, less challenging appearance and even better battery life. They are also...

Good wireless stability ; Smart look ; Plenty of energy to the sound

Treble reveals digital noise ; Potential comfort issues

This is a whole new, grown-up direction for Skullcandy. These headphones aren’t perfect, but we like the direction in which they’re headed.

Fun, bass-heavy sound ; Blocks out ambient noise ; 22-hour battery life

Tight clamping force ; Bloated bass ; No multipoint Bluetooth

The Skullcandy Hesh 3 are fun-sounding, bass-heavy headphones that don’t break the bank. It’s playful sound, 22 hour battery life and solid build quality make the Hesh 3 a great value for those looking for a value over-ear headphone. If you’re looking...