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Marshall Acton IV vs Skullcandy Session 900

What Acton IV does better (4) and where Session 900 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $300
vs
Skullcandy Session 900
Skullcandy · 2026Session 900
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
9.4Sound6.9
4.9Connectivity9.3

Why is Acton IV better than Session 900?

  1. Output power110 W vs 50 W2.2×
  2. Highest frequency38,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+90%
  3. Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 50 Hz+35%
  4. Driver size101.6 mm vs 93 mm+9%

Why is Session 900 better than Acton IV?

  1. Weight2,650 g vs 1,050 g2.5×
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size101.6 mm93 mm
Output power110 W50 W
Speaker channelsStereo—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency37 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency38,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—49 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYes—
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
AuracastYesYes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Spotify ConnectYes—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight2,650 g1,050 g
Width260 mm—
Height171 mm—
Depth150 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Colours—Cement, True Black, Primer
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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