Skullcandy Icon S2DTW
Skullcandy
66 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
90 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
Specifications
| Skullcandy Icon S2DTW | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | PU | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | PU | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | Passive Noise Cancelling | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.3499999940395355 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Skullcandy App | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Icon S2DTW
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Skullcandy Icon S2DTW1.312score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.453score per dollar
Skullcandy Icon S2DTW offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.
