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Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:60 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

8.7

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

★Better than 98% of headphones
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

52%

8.7

Sound

20%

10

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

7.5

Connectivity

6%

9.7

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

★Better than 99% of headphones
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on 524 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 69% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

52%

8.7

Sound

20%

10

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

7.5

Connectivity

6%

9.7

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

8.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on 524 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than that of 60.3% of products in this category.
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
6
Number of microphones
6
This pair of headphones has 6 microphones, more microphones than 96% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.3
Bluetooth version
5.3
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.3, newer Bluetooth version than 88.7% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
continuous
Adjustable ANC levels
continuous
This pair of headphones offers continuous adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 99.3% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
continuous ANC adjustment.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
60 hours
Battery life
60 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 60 hours, higher battery life than 79.1% of headphones and equal to 6.1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
50 hours
Battery life with ANC
50 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 50 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 79.3% of headphones and equal to 7.7% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
Skullcandy
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
332 g
Weight
332 g
This pair of headphones weighs 332 g, heavier than 88.7% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Head tracking support
    Head tracking
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 17.4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    119.4 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (119.4 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    119.4 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 20% better value for money
    Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.73 vs 7.3).
    8.73 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 17.4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    119.4 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (119.4 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    119.4 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 16.4 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    119.4 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (119.4 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    119.4 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 30 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    60 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    60 hours vs 30 hours
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    50 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    50 hours vs 30 hours
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    Bluetooth LE Audio
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AptX HD support
    aptX HD
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Auracast support
    Auracast
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports Auracast, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones support Auracast.
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    6
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    6 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Head tracking support
    Head tracking
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 9 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2016
  • 52.3% higher weight
    Weight
    332 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (332 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    332 g vs 218 g
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    1 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 52.3% higher weight
    Weight
    332 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (332 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    332 g vs 218 g
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    1 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz

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Third-party reviews

Based on 524 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC

  • Distinctive retro teardrop design with premium build quality
  • Excellent battery life (up to 60 hours with ANC off, 50 hours with ANC on)
  • Comfortable memory foam earcups suitable for long listening sessions
  • Effective adaptive 6-mic noise cancellation for environmental sounds
  • Intuitive physical controls, including a tactile volume wheel and joystick
  • THX Spatial Audio with head tracking for immersive movies and gaming
  • Personal Sound by Mimi allows for customized EQ based on a hearing test
  • Versatile crossbody travel bag included in the box

What we don't like about Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC

  • Default sound profile is very bass-heavy, which can muffle mids and vocals
  • ANC performance, while good, still trails behind class leaders like Sony or Bose
  • Lack of high-resolution Bluetooth codecs such as LDAC or aptX Lossless
  • Treble can occasionally sound sharp or fatiguing at higher volumes
  • Large, bulky footprint may not appeal to those looking for a slim profile
  • Initial firmware issues reported (though many were addressed in updates)
  • Not fully waterproof (only sweat/water-resistant nano-coating)

Verdict

The Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC is a premium wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm drivers, THX Spatial Audio with head tracking, and adaptive 6-mic active noise cancellation. It offers an impressive battery life of up to 60 hours (50 hours with ANC enabled) and supports rapid charging, providing 4 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge via USB-C. Built with a retro-inspired aesthetic and a lightweight 290g frame, the headset includes Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint pairing, and a unique semi-translucent shell. Key pros include its exceptional call quality via Clear Voice Smart Mics, robust physical controls like a dedicated ANC wheel, and a customizable 'Personal Sound' profile by Mimi. However, users have noted cons such as finicky wear detection, a bass-heavy default sound profile that can overshadow mids, and transparent outer caps that easily attract dust and dirt.

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