Poly EncorePro HW520

Poly EncorePro HW520

Poly
31 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740

Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740

Skullcandy
83 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Poly EncorePro HW520

No customer feedback yet

Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740

72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent sound quality after EQ adjustment, robust build, long battery life, and comfortable fit for average-sized heads. However, several verified reviewers report severe discomfort for larger heads, muddy default sound, subpar ANC compared to older models, and a lack of bass. The product seems to divide opinion strongly based on head size and sound expectations.

Pros
  • Excellent sound after EQ
  • Long battery life
  • Robust build quality
  • Comfortable for average heads
  • Great noise cancellation for some
Cons
  • Uncomfortable for large heads
  • Muddy default sound
  • Weak ANC for some
  • Lack of bass
  • No automatic power-off when charging
🤔 Sound quality 10
🤔 Comfort 6
🤔 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Build quality 5
👎 Bass performance 5

Scores

Gaming
Poly
32
Skullcandy
88
Budget
Poly
35
Skullcandy
87
Commute
Poly
26
Skullcandy
81
Music
Poly
20
Skullcandy
80
Work
Poly
36
Skullcandy
80
Studio
Poly
20
Skullcandy
74
Calls
Poly
34
Skullcandy
68

Specifications

Poly EncorePro HW520Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable—✓★
Weight0.17 kg★0.29 kg
Ear CushionFake leathermemory foam
Headband—Faux Leather
Audio
Driver Type—dynamic
Driver Size—40 mm★
Drivers—1★
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—20 kHz★
Impedance—36 Ω
Sensitivity—119.4000015258789 dB★
Max SPL—119.4000015258789 dB★
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
Codecs—Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, THX Spatial Audio with Head Tracking, Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency—✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✗✓★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Multipoint—✓★
Wired Connector—3.5mm
Detachable Cable—✓★
Battery
Battery Life—60 hrs★
Charge Time—0.16670000553131104 hrs★
Fast Charging—10 Minutes for 4 Hours
Charging—USB-C★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count—6★
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice Assistant—Google Assistant
Touch Controls—✓★
App—Skullcandy App
Volume Limiting—✗
Water Resistance—Water-Resistant

Pros & Cons

Poly EncorePro HW520

  • Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong anc (73rd percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740

  • Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

Pricing

Poly EncorePro HW520 is €131 cheaper (2.9x less).

Poly EncorePro HW520

Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740

Verdict

★ Winner: Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740

Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.

Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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