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Philips Freddie vs Skullcandy ICON ANC

What Freddie does better (3) and where ICON ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips Freddie
Philips · 2025Freddie
3 advantages≈ $95
vs
Skullcandy ICON ANC
Skullcandy · 2025ICON ANC
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is Freddie better than ICON ANC?

  1. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%
  2. Lowest frequency12 Hz vs 20 Hz+67%
  3. Driver size50 mm vs 40 mm+25%

Why is ICON ANC better than Freddie?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Freddie: Yes
  2. Weight296 g vs 225 g+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency12 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB98 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—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
Weight296 g225 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Foldable—Yes
Colours—True Black, Bone/Orange, Realtree APX Black/Orange, Primer
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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