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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for the best sound quality for music, the 7hz Timeless earbuds have a higher music score and exceptional soundstage, ideal for high-fidelity audio enthusiasts. They are, however, pricier, require a wired connection, and aren't suitable for exercise. In contrast, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones offer active noise cancelling, wireless connectivity, and are better suited for a wider range of activities like travel and exercise due to their design and portability, but they don't match the 7hz Timeless in pure sound quality for music listening. Choose the 7hz Timeless for the best music experience or the Skullcandy Hesh ANC for versatile use and noise cancellation benefits. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6
6.7
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
6.6
5.6
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.3
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
6.0
The 7hz Timeless and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
5.8
The 7hz Timeless is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
23.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$185
$135
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The 7hz Timeless has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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How the 7hz Timeless and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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7hz Timeless
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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