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Skullcandy ICON ANC vs Soundcore Q31i

What ICON ANC does better (1) and where Q31i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy ICON ANC
Skullcandy · 2025ICON ANC
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Soundcore Q31i
Soundcore · 2026Q31i
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.9
7.5Battery9.2

Why is ICON ANC better than Q31i?

  1. Weight225 g vs 267 g+19%

Why is Q31i better than ICON ANC?

  1. Battery life60 h vs 80 h+33%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore Q31iSoundcore Q31i≈ $859.0
Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life60 h80 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight225 g267 g
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
FoldableYesYes
ColoursPrimer, True Black, Bone/Orange, Realtree APX Black/Orange—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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