Skullcandy Method 540 ANC vs Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro

What Method 540 ANC does better (1) and where AeroFit 2 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy · 2025Method 540 ANC

5.2Score

1 advantage≈ $150

Soundcore · 2026AeroFit 2 Pro

8.2Score

3 advantages≈ $150

Higher score

5.6Noise control & calls6.2

2.2Build & features7.0

Why is Method 540 ANC better than AeroFit 2 Pro?

Specifications

Only differences	Skullcandy Method 540 ANC≈ $1505.2	Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro≈ $1508.2
Sound
Fit	In-ear	Open-ear
Ear cup design	—	Open-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	11.8 mm
Lowest frequency	20 Hz	20 Hz
Highest frequency	20,000 Hz	20,000 Hz
Impedance	16 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	97 dB	92 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Head tracking	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Adaptive ANC	Yes	—
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Microphones	4	4
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	—	7 h
Battery life with ANC	—	24 h
Total with charging case	40 h	34 h
Battery capacity	—	60 mAh
Charging time	—	1 h
Quick charge (claimed)	10 min → 2 h	10 min → 3,5 h
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	6.1
Bluetooth codecs	—	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	—	Yes
aptX	—	No
LDAC	—	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	11 g	10.5 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP55
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	Bone, Primer, True Black	Matte Black, Gloss White, Matte Purple, Gloss Blue
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	—	Yes