- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Updates
- Comparison
- Best Headphones
- Conclusion
- Discussions
We've currently bought and tested 25 pairs of Skullcandy headphones. They're a fashion-forward brand with a decent variety of models for casual listening, sports, and gaming.
Updates
- 03/08/2022 Skullcandy Dime 2 True Wireless reviewed
- 01/19/2022 Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless reviewed
- 12/10/2021 Skullcandy Grind Fuel True Wireless reviewed
- 11/05/2021 Skullcandy Indy Fuel Truly Wireless updated
- 10/15/2021 Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless updated
Best Skullcandy Headphones
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Best Skullcandy Earbuds
Neutral Sound7.5Commute/Travel7.4Sports/Fitness8.2Office7.0Wireless Gaming5.8Wired Gaming5.7Phone Calls6.2Type In-earEnclosure Closed-BackWireless Truly WirelessNoise Cancelling NoMic YesTransducer DynamicThe best Skullcandy wireless earbuds are the Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless. These sports-oriented headphones have an ear hook design to help keep the buds stable in your ears while you're running. They have a comfortable fit and are rated IP55 for dust and water resistance. Thanks to their bass-heavy sound profile, the extra thump, rumble, and boom added to mixes can help keep you pumped up during your workout. That said, there's a graphic EQ plus presets in their companion app should you prefer a different sound. You can also access Skull-iQ in the app, a smart feature that allows you to make voice commands.
The buds have a continuous battery life of over nine hours, and their carrying case holds roughly 3.4 additional charges. Unfortunately, they lack active noise cancelling (ANC) and do a mediocre job of blocking background noise, like the low rumble of bus and plane engines. If you value a better noise isolation performance, check out the Skullcandy Indy ANC True Wireless. They have an ANC system with a better overall performance that can cut down commuter noise well, but their continuous battery life is shorter.
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Best Skullcandy Over-Ear Headphones
Mixed Usage6.8Neutral Sound6.6Commute/Travel7.2Sports/Fitness7.1Office6.9Wireless Gaming5.0Wired Gaming6.6Phone Calls5.6Type Over-earEnclosure Closed-BackWireless YesNoise Cancelling YesMic YesTransducer DynamicThe best Skullcandy over-ears we've tested are the Skullcandy Venue Wireless. These Bluetooth over-ears have generously padded ear cups and an easy-to-use control scheme. They clamp the head tight enough to stay in place during light physical activity and deliver audio with amazing levels of consistency, although some users with larger ears may dislike their relatively small ear cups and tight fit. While their bass-heavy sound profile may be overwhelming to some listeners, fans of genres like EDM and hip-hop may enjoy the added thump and rumble.
Their ANC feature helps them block out a decent amount of background noise, and even with the system turned on, you should still expect roughly 24 hours of continuous battery life. They support multi-device pairing too, which is handy if you want to listen to content from your phone while remaining connected to your computer.
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Best Skullcandy Headphones For Bass
Neutral Sound7.5Commute/Travel6.5Sports/Fitness7.0Office6.5Wireless Gaming5.7Wired Gaming7.4Phone Calls6.3Type Over-earEnclosure Closed-BackWireless YesNoise Cancelling NoMic YesTransducer DynamicThe best bassy Skullcandy headphones we've tested are the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless. If you're looking for extra thump, rumble, and boom in your mixes, these headphones are equipped with a haptic bass slider to help increase their bass to your liking. They're even among the best bass headphones that we've tested. On the lowest setting, mixes have more warmth and boom without muddying or vocals and lead instruments. However, in their highest setting, they deliver a very intense thump, rumble, and body, which should please fans of EDM and hip-hop. If you still prefer a different sound, their companion app offers three EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to suit your tastes. Unfortunately, their bass and treble delivery can vary depending on fit, seal, and positioning. You may also notice a drop in bass if you have thick hair or wear glasses.
These headphones have over 34 hours of continuous battery life, and you can even use them passively with their 1/8" TRRS cable if you run out of battery life. They're also well-built and decently comfortable, but the ear cups can trap a bit of heat over time. They have a poor noise isolation performance and struggle to block out the low rumbles of bus and plane engines around you.
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Best Cheap Skullcandy Earbuds
Neutral Sound7.5Commute/Travel7.5Sports/Fitness8.0Office6.9Wireless Gaming5.4Wired Gaming5.3Phone Calls6.5Type In-earEnclosure Closed-BackWireless Truly WirelessNoise Cancelling NoMic YesTransducer DynamicThe best Skullcandy earphones at a cheap price that we've tested are the Skullcandy Dime 2 True Wireless. These headphones are the next generation of the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless, and they now support Tile, an app that allows you to track the headphones if you lose them. While they otherwise have a simple design, their slightly bass-rich sound profile has a touch of extra warmth that doesn't overwhelm vocals and lead instruments.
They can passively block out a decent amount of ambient noise, and even though they have trouble cutting out the low rumble of bus engines, they can do a significantly better job of reducing office noise such as ambient chatter. They don't leak very much audio at high volumes either, so you can crank the volume up on your favorite tunes without disturbing others around you. Unfortunately, their 3.3-hour continuous battery life is very short, and their carrying case only holds 2.4 additional charges.
Compared to other brands
- Colorful designs. Skullcandy offers some of the most colorful headphones on the market. If you like to match your tech accessories to your outfits, they tend to have several color schemes for each model, including two or three-tone variants as well as camo/military color schemes.
- Good headphone variety. Although we have yet to test Skullcandy's full lineup, they offer many models for different uses. They lack a lineup better suited for critical listeners, but the variety is still quite good, especially considering their price range.
- Plasticky build quality. Most of the headphones from Skullcandy are pretty affordable. However, this may be due to their somewhat plasticky build quality. It's better than some super cheap brands, but they don't feel very durable compared to other affordable models.
- Mediocre sound quality. They have many models for casual listening but nothing designed for critical listeners in mind. They also tend to focus a lot on delivering a bass-heavy sound, so if you want a more neutral sound, Skullcandy may not be the brand for you.
Overall, Skullcandy delivers a decent variety of fashion-forward headphones that come in many unique colors to match your taste, style, and preferences. They have sports and gaming headphones at an affordable price, too. Unfortunately, they don't have the best build quality, and their sound isn't the most balanced as they favor a bass-heavy audio reproduction over a neutral one.
Lineup
Skullcandy has a specific name for each model that they release. They offer a wide variety of headphones from on-ears to gaming headsets, as well as around-the-neck designs. However, since they don't have a name for their entire lineup, below are just a few examples of their headphones:
- Crusher = An over-ear and bass-centric lineup that focuses on letting the listener alter the bass level. They also have a wireless variation.
- Hesh = A compact over-ear that also has wireless variations.
- Grind = One of the on-ear models with decent build quality and wireless design.
- Ink'd = An around-the-neck in-ear that's suitable for sports and casual listening.
Recent Updates
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Jun 29, 2022: Changed 'Best Over-Ear Skullcandy Headphones' to 'Best Skullcandy Headphones'.
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Feb 03, 2022: Replaced the Skullcandy Jib True Wireless with the Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless as the Push Active have a more comfortable fit and better battery life. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets.
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Dec 02, 2021: Added the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless as 'Best Skullcandy Headphones For Bass' as they have a unique haptic bass slider that some users may prefer.
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Sep 03, 2021: Checked our picks for accuracy and product availability. There hasn't been a change in our recommendations.
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Jun 07, 2021: Replaced the Skullcandy Jib Wireless with the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless as the Dime offer better value to most users. Also renamed 'Best Skullcandy Headphones' to 'Best Over-Ear Skullcandy Headphones'.
Conclusion
Skullcandy makes fashion-forward headphones. They have a pretty big selection of headphones for casual listening, sports, and gaming, but they lack a more specific lineup geared towards critical listening. Unfortunately, they're not the ideal brand for those seeking a more neutral frequency response since most of their headphones favor a bass-heavy sound profile. They're also not as sturdy or as durable as some other headphones in their price range, but on the upside, their models are relatively affordable.