Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Wireless Headphones
Product description
This over‑ear headphone aims to keep you focused whether commuting or working from home. It pairs adaptive noise cancelling with spatial audio to deliver immersive listening, and offers long battery life for extended use.
What matters most
The Aviator 900 ANC combines adaptive noise cancelling that adjusts to your surroundings with THX Spatial Audio and head tracking for a three‑dimensional soundstage. If you prioritise immersion, the head tracking and spatial processing create a convincing sense of movement. If you prefer long sessions without recharging, the up to 60 hours battery life (ANC off, according to manufacturer) and Rapid Charge provide practical endurance and quick top‑ups.
Tech summary
- Name: Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC
- Type: Over‑ear wireless headphones
- Battery: Up to 60 hours
- Noise cancelling: Adaptive ANC with 6‑mic system
- Special feature: THX Spatial Audio with head tracking
What stands out
Comfort is a clear focus here, with ergonomic earcups and memory foam designed for all‑day wear, reducing pressure points and distractions. Wear detection pauses playback when you take them off and resumes when you put them back on. The companion Skullcandy app lets you fine tune sound with Personal Sound by Mimi and switch between listening modes including Active Noise Cancelling and Stay‑Aware. A minor caveat is that heavy use of spatial features or ANC may affect battery duration according to settings.
Everyday use
In practice these headphones work well for long journeys and concentrated home working sessions, delivering a spacious soundstage for films and gaming while keeping background noise under control. They also suit podcast listening and calls thanks to the multi‑mic setup, though microphone performance can vary with environment. For quick top‑ups the Rapid Charge gives a few hours from a short charge, useful when you are on the move.