SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
SteelSeries
49 Overall Score
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Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
Skullcandy
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
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
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.69 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave Memory Foam | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Faux Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 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 | AI-powered | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 36 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute USB-C fast charge boosts the headset for 6 hours of use | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Sonar Software | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 614660.452score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T7400.301score per dollar
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
