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Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC vs Zildjian ALCHEM-E

What Aviator 900 ANC does better (1) and where ALCHEM-E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC
Skullcandy · 2025Aviator 900 ANC
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $320
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Zildjian ALCHEM-E
Zildjian · 2024ALCHEM-E
2 advantages≈ $360
6.8Noise control & calls9.2

Why is Aviator 900 ANC better than ALCHEM-E?

  1. Battery life60 h vs 45 h+33%

Why is ALCHEM-E better than Aviator 900 ANC?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 8 Hz2.5×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance36 Ω—
Sensitivity119 dB—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life60 h45 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight332 g—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
FoldableYes—
ColoursTrue Black, Tortoise—
Features
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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