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Audio Technica ATH-R30X vs Skullcandy ICON ANC

What ATH-R30X does better (3) and where ICON ANC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R30X
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R30X
3 advantages≈ $100
vs
Skullcandy ICON ANC
Skullcandy · 2025ICON ANC
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $85
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.1

Why is ATH-R30X better than ICON ANC?

  1. Weight210 g vs 225 g+7%
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%
  3. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is ICON ANC better than ATH-R30X?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R30X: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance36 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity92 dB98 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—60 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight210 g225 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlackTrue Black, Bone/Orange, Realtree APX Black/Orange, Primer
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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