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Skullcandy Icon® ANC

68/ 100
Good
HearWiki score

Priced about right

$90
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Skullcandy
Type
On-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
Yes
Released
2024

Score breakdowngood overall

Sound6.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery9.1
Calls6.4
Value8.1

COMFORT, ACTION, NO DISTRACTIONS Almost 20 years ago, the OG Icon headphone blew up the boardsports world. The new Icon ANC is built better than ever with active noise canceling, sweat- and water-resistance and up to 60 hours of battery time. Icon ANC is just like the original, except it looks better, sounds better, and does way more cool stuff.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Skullcandy Icon ANC is an affordable on-ear wireless headphone that emphasizes long battery life, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, and IPX4 sweat resistance. Its active noise cancellation and transparency mode add versatility, though sound quality is generally considered average with a bass-forward tilt. The build is lightweight, and the companion app provides a custom EQ for tuning.

What works

  • IPX4 water resistance for workouts or light rain
  • Lightweight at 225g with USB-C charging
  • Custom EQ and app support for personalization

What doesn't

  • Sound quality is only average, with a bass-forward signature
  • ANC performance is underwhelming compared to competitors
  • Comfort may be an issue for prolonged wear

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Skullcandy Icon® ANC
Driver40 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size40 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance32 Ω
Sensitivity97.5 dB/mW

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What the reviews said

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leclaireur.fnac.com

Fnac’s lab test describes the Icon ANC as bass-forward with controlled distortion and strong disturbance control, while still calling the ANC only average. The measurement-focused review is more positive on sound behavior than some editorial reviews, but it still flags noise cancellation as a weakness.

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the-other-view.com

The Other View describes the Icon ANC as feature-rich, highlighting Bluetooth 5.3 LE and multipoint support. The review is generally favorable about the feature set and usability rather than focusing on major audio flaws.

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