Skullcandy Icon ANC

Advantages

• ✓Skullcandy offers faster rapid charge (10 min = 4 h) while JBL requires longer charging times.
• ✓Metal headband and included travel bag give a more rugged, portable build than JBL's plastic frame.

Disadvantages

• ✗JBL provides stronger ANC, delivering better isolation in noisy environments.
• ✗JBL is lighter (254 g vs 225 g) but still heavier overall; however, its ANC advantage outweighs weight difference.

Advantages

• ✓Icon ANC delivers up to 60 h of playback versus Sony's 50 h, giving longer usage between charges.
• ✓IPX4 water resistance on the Icon makes it more suitable for workouts than Sony's non‑rated design.

Disadvantages

• ✗Sony's ANC is rated as good and generally outperforms the Icon's decent ANC.
• ✗Sony is lighter (192 g) and may be more comfortable for extended wear.

Advantages

• ✓Icon ANC's rapid 10‑minute charge adds four hours of playtime, faster than Anker's standard charging.
• ✓The metal headband and travel bag give a more premium, rugged feel compared with Anker's plastic build.

Disadvantages

• ✗Anker offers very good ANC that surpasses the Icon's moderate cancellation.
• ✗Anker's full EQ and hearing‑test suite provide deeper sound customization than Skullcandy's Mimi presets.