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Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI vs Skullcandy ICON ANC

What Zen Hybrid SXFI does better (0) and where ICON ANC wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI
Creative · 2024Zen Hybrid SXFI
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $80
vs
Skullcandy ICON ANC
Skullcandy · 2025ICON ANC
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
7.9Noise control & calls7.1
3.9Battery7.5

Why is Zen Hybrid SXFI better than ICON ANC?

Zen Hybrid SXFI has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is ICON ANC better than Zen Hybrid SXFI?

  1. Battery life37 h vs 60 h+62%
  2. Battery life with ANC27 h vs 50 h+85%
  3. Weight273 g vs 225 g+21%
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life37 h60 h
Battery life with ANC27 h50 h
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight273 g225 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
FoldableYesYes
Colours—True Black, Bone/Orange, Realtree APX Black/Orange, Primer
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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