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Skullcandy Aviator 900

Skullcandy Aviator 900 with THX spatial audio

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$214.99
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noise cancelling
8.3/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling
8.3
0.010.0

At 8.3, its noise cancelling beats 55% of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 58 of the 239 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
60 hAbove average
60 h
11 h100 h

above average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 239 we've cataloged.

Charging Method
USB-CMost common
Usb-c88%Micro usb9%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 88% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.029%5.326%5.216%5.411%

5.3 appears on 26% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Weight
290 gAbove average
290 g
133 g420 g

above average for over-ear headphones — based on 196 of 239 we've cataloged.

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
60 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Full Charge Minutes
10 min
Battery Life Anc On
50 h
Battery
Yes
Fast Charging
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Codec
AAC, aptX, aptX-HD
Multipoint Devices
2 devices
USB Charging
Yes

Design

Weight
290 g
Color Options
Tortoise, true black
Foldable
Yes

Features

Spatial Audio
Head tracking
Companion App
IOS + Android
Eq Customization
Full parametric EQ

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic
Material Ear Cups
Memory foam
Material Headband
Plastic with padding

Microphone

Count
6
Microphone
Yes

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Ambient Mode
Adjustable level
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
40 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic driver
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Impedance
36 Ω
Max Spl
119 dB SPL
Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Sensitivity
119 dB/mW

Release

Date
August 1, 2025
Year
2025

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Skullcandy Aviator 900SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Skullcandy Aviator 900: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
209.9
259.0
328.1
407.7
508.7
637.1
807.5
1006.3
1254.6
1602.0
200-0.6
250-3.0
315-4.8
400-5.4
500-5.5
630-4.8
800-2.0
10000.1
12502.8
16006.8
20007.7
25008.7
31507.4
40004.8
50005.1
63006.0
800011.6
100005.5
125002.4
16000-12.4
20000-17.9

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.5/ 10
Recommended
Christian Thomas
Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed December 2025
Noise cancelling8.3
Isolation6.9
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity8.5
Design8.0
Portability7.0
The verdict

The Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC is a competent set of headphones, but probably not an audiophile's first pick. For everyone else, these headphones offer a credible, less-expensive alternative to the top dogs in the category.

✓What we like
✓Battery life
✓Comfort
✓Manual controls
✓Display
✕What could be better
✕Odd sound
✕No IP rating
Read the full SoundGuys review →

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