Skullcandy Hesh 3 vs JBL E55BT Wireless: Which Headphones Are Better? - RTINGS.com

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JBL E55BT Wireless

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Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated May 30, 2025 02:53 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated Jan 15, 2024 09:49 PM

JBL E55BT Wireless Picture

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Picture

TypeOver-ear

EnclosureClosed-Back

Noise CancellingNo

WirelessYes

TransducerDynamic

MicYes

TypeOver-ear

EnclosureClosed-Back

Noise CancellingNo

WirelessYes

TransducerDynamic

MicYes

Our Verdict

JBL E55BT Wireless

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless

The JBL E55BT Wireless and the Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless are pretty similar, but the JBL E55BT might be a slightly better option. They are a bit more comfortable to wear during long listening sessions and don't feel as cheaply made as the Skullcandy. The JBL can connect to two devices simultaneously and have an in-line microphone, which the Skullcandy lacks. On the other hand, the wireless range of the Skullcandy is significantly better, and they take half the time to charge for about the same battery life. However, the mid-range of the Skullcandy is pretty underemphasized, which will push vocals and lead instruments to the back of the mix.

Variants

E55BT (Black)
E55BT (Blue)

Hesh 3 (Black)
Hesh 3 (Blue)

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Black

E55BT

Black

Hesh 3

Blue

E55BT

Blue

Hesh 3

Red

E55BT

Red

Hesh 3

Green

E55BT

White

E55BT

Main Differences for

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Mixed Usage

0.0

0.0

Neutral Sound

0.0

0.0

Commute/Travel

0.0

0.0

Sports/Fitness

0.0

0.0

Office

0.0

0.0

Wireless Gaming

0.0

0.0

Wired Gaming

0.0

0.0

Phone Calls

0.0

0.0

Design

Style

Design Picture 2

JBL E55BT Wireless Design Picture 2 Sample

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Design Picture 2 Sample

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Type

Locked

Locked

Enclosure

Locked

Locked

Wireless

Locked

Locked

Transducer

Locked

Locked

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Comfort

N/A

N/A

Comfort Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Comfort Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Comfort Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Weight

Lock lbs

Lock lbs

Clamping Force

Lock lbs

Lock lbs

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Controls

N/A

N/A

Controls Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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OS Compatibility

Locked

Locked

Ease Of Use

Locked

Locked

Feedback

Locked

Locked

Call/Music Control

Locked

Locked

Volume Control

Locked

Locked

Microphone Control

Locked

Locked

Channel Mixing

Locked

Locked

Noise Cancelling Control

Locked

Locked

Talk-Through

Locked

Locked

Additional Controls

Locked

Locked

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Breathability

N/A

N/A

Breathability After Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Breathability After Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Breathability After Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Avg.Temp.Difference

Lock °C

Lock °C

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Portability

N/A

N/A

Portability Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Portability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Portability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

L

Lock"

Lock"

W

Lock"

Lock"

H

Lock"

Lock"

Volume

Lock in³

Lock in³

Transmitter Required

Locked

N/A

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Case

N/A

N/A

Case Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Type

Locked

Locked

L

N/A

N/A

W

N/A

N/A

H

N/A

N/A

Volume

N/A

N/A

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Stability

N/A

N/A

Stability Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Stability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Stability Picture Sample

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Headshots 1

Angled Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Angled Picture Sample

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Angled Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Side Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Side Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Side Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Headshots 2

Front Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Front Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Front Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Rear Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Rear Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Rear Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Top

Top Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Top Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Top Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless In The Box Picture Sample

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Sound

Sound Profile

Frequency Response

JBL E55BT Wireless Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

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Bass Amount

Lock dB

Lock dB

Treble Amount

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Frequency Response Consistency

N/A

N/A

Consistency L

JBL E55BT Wireless Consistency L Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Consistency L Sample

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Consistency R

JBL E55BT Wireless Consistency R Sample

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Consistency R Sample

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Avg. Std. Deviation

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Raw Frequency Response

Raw FR L

JBL E55BT Wireless Raw FR L Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Raw FR L Sample

SAMPLE

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Raw FR R

JBL E55BT Wireless Raw FR R Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Raw FR R Sample

SAMPLE

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Bass Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Bass

JBL E55BT Wireless Bass Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Bass Sample

SAMPLE

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Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Low-Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid-Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

High-Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Mid Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Mid

JBL E55BT Wireless Mid Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Mid Sample

SAMPLE

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Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid-Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

High-Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Treble Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Treble

JBL E55BT Wireless Treble Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Treble Sample

SAMPLE

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Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid-Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

High-Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Peaks/Dips

N/A

N/A

Peaks/Dips Graph

JBL E55BT Wireless Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

SAMPLE

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Peaks

Lock dB

Lock dB

Dips

Lock dB

Lock dB

Show Text

Imaging

N/A

N/A

Group Delay

JBL E55BT Wireless Group Delay Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Group Delay Sample

SAMPLE

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Phase Response

JBL E55BT Wireless Phase Response Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Phase Response Sample

SAMPLE

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Weighted Group Delay

Lock

Lock

Weighted Amplitude Mismatch

Lock

Lock

Weighted Frequency Mismatch

Lock

Lock

Weighted Phase Mismatch

Lock

Lock

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Passive Soundstage

N/A

N/A

PRTF

JBL E55BT Wireless PRTF Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless PRTF Sample

SAMPLE

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PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)

Lock dB

Lock dB

PRTF Size (Avg.)

Lock dB

Lock dB

PRTF Distance

Lock dB

Lock dB

Openness

0.0

0.0

Acoustic Space Excitation

0.0

0.0

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Virtual Soundstage

N/A

N/A

Virtual Soundstage

JBL E55BT Wireless Virtual Soundstage Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Virtual Soundstage Sample

SAMPLE

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Head Modeling

Locked

Locked

Speaker Modeling

Locked

Locked

Room Ambience

Locked

Locked

Head Tracking

Locked

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Locked

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Weighted Harmonic Distortion

N/A

N/A

Weighted Harmonic Distortion

JBL E55BT Wireless Weighted Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Weighted Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

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WHD @ 90

Lock

Lock

WHD @ 100

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Test Settings

Firmware

Locked

Locked

Power

Locked

Locked

Connection

Locked

Locked

Codec

Locked

Locked

EQ

Locked

Locked

ANC

Locked

Locked

Tip/Pad

Locked

Locked

Microphone

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Isolation

Noise Isolation

N/A

N/A

Noise Isolation

JBL E55BT Wireless Noise Isolation Sample

SAMPLE

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Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Noise Isolation Sample

SAMPLE

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Isolation Audio

Overall Attenuation

Lock dB

Lock dB

Noise Cancelling

Locked

Locked

Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Leakage

N/A

N/A

Leakage

JBL E55BT Wireless Leakage Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Leakage Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Leakage Audio

Overall Leakage @ 1ft

Lock dB

Lock dB

Show Text

Microphone

Microphone Style

Integrated

Locked

Locked

In-Line

Locked

Locked

Boom

Locked

Locked

Detachable Boom

Locked

Locked

Mic

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Recording Quality

N/A

N/A

Microphone Frequency Response

JBL E55BT Wireless Microphone Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Microphone Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Recorded Speech

LFE

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

FR Std. Dev.

Lock dB

Lock dB

HFE

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Weighted THD

Lock

Lock

Gain

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Noise Handling

N/A

N/A

SpNR

JBL E55BT Wireless SpNR Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless SpNR Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Speech + Pink Noise

Speech + Subway Noise

SpNR

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Active Features

Battery

N/A

N/A

Battery Type

Locked

Locked

Continuous Battery Life

Lock hrs

Lock hrs

Additional Charges

Lock

Lock

Total Battery Life

Lock hrs

Lock hrs

Charge Time

Lock hrs

Lock hrs

Power-Saving Feature

Locked

Locked

Audio While Charging

Locked

Locked

Passive Playback

Locked

Locked

Charging Port

Locked

Locked

Show Text

App Support

N/A

N/A

App Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless App Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless App Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

App Name

Locked

Locked

iOS

Locked

Locked

Android

Locked

Locked

macOS

Locked

Locked

Windows

Locked

Locked

Equalizer

Locked

Locked

ANC Control

Locked

Locked

Mic Control

Locked

Locked

Room Effects

Locked

Locked

Playback Control

Locked

Locked

Button Mapping

Locked

Locked

Surround Support

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Connectivity

Bluetooth

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth Version

Locked

Locked

Multi-Device Pairing

Locked

Locked

NFC Pairing

Locked

Locked

Line Of Sight Range

Lock ft

Lock ft

PC Latency (SBC)

Lock ms

Lock ms

PC Latency (aptX)

N/A

N/A

PC Latency (aptX HD)

N/A

N/A

PC Latency (aptX-LL)

N/A

N/A

iOS Latency

Lock ms

Lock ms

Android Latency

Lock ms

Lock ms

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Non-Bluetooth Wireless

N/A

N/A

Non-BT Line Of Sight Range

N/A

N/A

Non-BT Latency

N/A

N/A

Show Text

Wired

N/A

N/A

Cable Picture

JBL E55BT Wireless Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Analog Audio

Locked

Locked

USB Audio

Locked

Locked

Detachable

Locked

Locked

Length

Lock ft

Lock ft

Connection

Locked

Locked

Analog/USB Audio Latency

Lock ms

Lock ms

Show Text

PC / PS4 Compatibility

PC/PS4 Analog

Locked

Locked

PC/PS4 Wired USB

Locked

Locked

PC/PS4 Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Xbox One Compatibility

Xbox One Analog

Locked

Locked

Xbox One Wired USB

Locked

Locked

Xbox One Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Base/Dock

N/A

N/A

Type

Locked

Locked

USB Input

Locked

Locked

Line In

Locked

Locked

Line Out

Locked

Locked

Optical Input

Locked

Locked

RCA Input

Locked

Locked

Dock Charging

Locked

Locked

Power Supply

Locked

Locked

Show Text

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Black

E55BT

Black

Hesh 3

Blue

E55BT

Blue

Hesh 3

Red

E55BT

Red

Hesh 3

Green

E55BT

White

E55BT

JBL E55BT Wireless

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless

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