On-Ear
Moondrop Old Fashioned
72Good
$25
Full review dataMoondrop Old Fashioned vs Skullcandy Icon® 180: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Moondrop Old Fashioned comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 72. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Moondrop Old Fashioned - Good overall at around $25.
On-Ear
Skullcandy Icon® 180
62Average
$35
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Moondrop Old Fashioned
Sound7.5
Value8.0
Skullcandy Icon® 180
Sound5.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Moondrop Old Fashioned | Skullcandy Icon® 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Ear | On-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $25 | $35 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40mm Three-layer Rigid-flex Composite Diaphragm | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 30 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 50 h |
| Full charge time | - | 60 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 145.5 g |
| Water resistance | - | IPX4 |
| Foldable | - | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 2 |
What reviewers said
Moondrop Old Fashioned
The Moondrop Old Fashioned is a budget-friendly, wired on-ear headphone with a semi-open design that delivers clear, well-balanced sound, especially for vocals. Its lightweight comfort and easy drivability make it a practical pick, though its open-back nature means noticeable sound leakage and limited isolation. The main sonic compromise is a lack of deep sub-bass, but for the price, it offers impressive tuning and musicality.
- Pro:Exceptionally well-tuned sound for an open on-ear
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight for long listening sessions
- Pro:Easy to drive with any device
- Con:Significant sound leakage due to open design
- Con:Very little sub-bass below 100 Hz
- Con:Limited isolation, not suited for noisy environments
Skullcandy Icon® 180
The Skullcandy Icon 180 is an affordable wireless on-ear headphone that combines a long 50-hour battery with Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint support for easy switching between devices. Its closed-back design helps block some ambient noise passively, while IPX4 sweat resistance and a foldable build make it a practical travel companion. Sound quality is decent for the price, with a customizable EQ available through the companion app, though it lacks active noise cancellation and uses only basic SBC codecs.
- Pro:Excellent 50-hour battery life
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
- Pro:IPX4 sweat and splash resistance
- Con:Sound quality is only acceptable, not outstanding
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC Bluetooth codec
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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