Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold vs Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC

What 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold does better (3) and where Aviator 900 ANC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

3 advantages≈ $350

Skullcandy · 2025Aviator 900 ANC

6.5Score

1 advantage≈ $320

Higher score

4.0Noise control & calls6.8

Why is 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold better than Aviator 900 ANC?

Specifications

Only differences	Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold≈ $350	Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC≈ $3206.5
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	Over-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Lowest frequency	15 Hz	20 Hz
Highest frequency	25,000 Hz	20,000 Hz
Impedance	16 Ω	36 Ω
Sensitivity	103 dB	119 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Head tracking	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Adaptive ANC	—	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	—	6
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
Wireless	No	Yes
Bluetooth version	—	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	—	LC3
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	—	No
aptX	—	No
LDAC	—	No
Multipoint (two devices)	—	Yes
LE Audio	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Low-latency game mode	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Weight	260 g	332 g
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx4
Foldable	—	Yes
Colours	—	True Black, Tortoise
Features
Wear detection (auto pause)	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	—	Yes