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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Skullcandy Aviator® 900 ANC: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Skullcandy Aviator® 900 ANC
HearWiki score
86
78
Sound
8.7
7.8
Noise cancelling
8.1
8.3
Battery
9.1
8.8
Calls
8.7
7.3
Value
8.6
7.4
Price (USD)
$120
$180

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

Skullcandy Aviator® 900 ANC (2025) against Alienware Pro Wireless (2024). The Skullcandy Aviator® 900 ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX HD against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Pro Wireless2024
  • Aviator® 900 ANC20251 yr newer
What differsPro WirelessAviator® 900 ANC

Platform

Top codec
SBC
aptX HD

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Pro WirelessAviator® 900 ANC
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$180
HearWiki score
86
78
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
50 mm driver
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
36 Ω
Sensitivity
-
119.4 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Battery life
70 h
60 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
40 h
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
both
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
310 g
332 g
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Skullcandy Aviator® 900 ANC

The Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC is a feature-packed over-ear wireless headphone with adaptive noise cancellation, a 60-hour battery, and multipoint Bluetooth 5.3. It offers a comfortable, stylish design with a 40mm driver, but its sound signature has some quirks that may not appeal to purists. Overall, it's a solid choice for those prioritizing battery life and modern conveniences over perfectly neutral audio.

  • Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint and aptX HD support
  • Con:Sound tuning is not neutral, with noticeable quirks
  • Con:No wireless charging or official IP rating
  • Con:Heavier at 332g, which may affect comfort over long sessions

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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