Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740
The 40mm dynamic drivers deliver 20Hz-20kHz response with active noise canceling and adjustable Stay-Aware mode, backed by an IPX4 rating and a durable metal headband. Its 60-hour battery life and 10-minute rapid charge for 4 hours of playback make it a practical travel companion, with a foldable design and protective bag. Best for active commuters and board-sports users who need sweat resistance, long battery, and ANC without spending premium prices.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
76 Overall Score
Price €100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong battery (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong anc (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Headband | metal |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 |
| Max SPL | 97.5 |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Icon ANC Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Sweat Water Resistant, Foldable and Durable, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adjustable |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Mimi |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740 | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT3 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | JBL Tune 670NC | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 32 | 37 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 16 | 16 | 48 | 32 | 560 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 60 | 90 | 60 | 70 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740 | 89.7 | 64 | 98.4 | 73.4 | 91.3 | 51.5 | 87.8 | 83.6 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 94.2 | 82.6 | 90.7 | 100 | 91.3 | 87.1 | 95.9 | 89.8 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 89.7 | 82.6 | 94.3 | 98.6 | 97.7 | 51.5 | 96.7 | 95.1 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 Compare | 98.2 | 75.6 | 94.3 | 98.2 | 91.3 | 51.5 | 97.7 | 61.1 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.2 | 64 | 75.3 | 57.4 | 94.3 | 87.1 | 99.1 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare | 98.2 | 75.6 | 75.3 | 95.9 | 86.6 | 51.5 | 98.8 | 77.1 |
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