The Skullcandy Indy Evo Truly Wireless are okay headphones that perform similarly to the Skullcandy Indy Fuel Truly Wireless. They’re very portable, decently sturdy, and feature a control scheme that packs a lot of functionality into a small surface area. That said, they last just under three hours on a single charge, which may be frustrating for people with long commutes, while their sound profile is lacking in versatility due to their heavily underemphasized treble response. Ultimately, if you’re looking for a pair of truly wireless headphones that feel well-built, these are a solid choice.
Our Verdict
The Skullcandy Indy Evo are fair for neutral sound. They have a very dark sound profile, in no small part due to their poor treble accuracy, which flattens the details on finer-edged vocals and instrumentals and makes everything sound dull. A dip in the mid-range also pushes vocals and lead instruments slightly to the back of the mix. That said, bass is remarkably well-reproduced, and they should deliver a consistent listening experience on separate occasions.
- Sturdy build quality.
- Poor treble accuracy.
The Skullcandy Indy Evo are a decent choice for commuters and travelers. They’re easy to toss into a pocket or a bag, feel sturdy enough to endure a couple of minor drops and bumps, and have a control scheme that places plenty of functionality within easy reach. That said, they don’t block much bass range noise, meaning you may hear the rumble of a bus engine on your way home. Their battery doesn’t last that long on a single charge, so you may be out of luck if you forget to charge their case before going out the door.
- Stable, secure fit.
- Sturdy build quality.
- Struggles to block out bass-range noise.
- Low continuous battery life.
The Skullcandy Indy Evo are a great pick for sports and fitness. They’re sturdy enough to cope with a couple of drops and bumps and do a good job of staying in your ears, even during moderately intense workouts. While their touch-sensitive control scheme takes some getting used to, it allows you to make a wide range of adjustments without having to pull your phone out and disrupt your rhythm.
- Stable, secure fit.
- Sturdy build quality.
- Low continuous battery life.
The Skullcandy Indy Evo are adequate for office use. They’re decently comfortable and leak next to no audio, so you can listen to your music at high volumes without disturbing nearby coworkers. Also, they block out background chatter quite effectively, so you shouldn’t be annoyed by talkative colleagues. However, they require frequent stints in their case to recharge due to their short battery life and don’t support multi-device pairing, which is annoying if you swap between listening to content on your phone and work computer.
- Leak very little audio.
- Low continuous battery life.
The Skullcandy Indy Evo aren't suitable for wireless gaming, as their reliance on Bluetooth makes them incompatible with PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Their wireless latency on PC, meanwhile, is likely too high for them to be suitable for gaming.
The Skullcandy Indy Evo are Bluetooth-only, and you can't use them wired.
The Skullcandy Indy Evo are unremarkable for phone calls. Your voice should sound clear and reasonably natural in a quiet setting, but people on the other end of the line may have a hard time understanding you in a loud or crowded environment. On the upside, these earbuds do a fair job of passively blocking out background sounds like ambient chatter, which is handy if you're taking calls at the office.
- Sturdy build quality.
- Sub-par microphone noise handling.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 15, 2021: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
- Updated Oct 14, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Aug 12, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Aug 06, 2020: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Skullcandy Indy Evo come in several color variations: 'Chill Grey - POW', 'Deep Red', 'Pure Mint', 'Chill Grey', and '92 Blue'. We tested the 'Pure Mint' variant and you can see our model's label here. If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the discussion section below and we'll update our review.
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The Skullcandy Indy Evo are okay truly wireless headphones. They’re very portable, decently sturdy, and charge quite quickly. They provide very similar performance to the Skullcandy Indy Fuel Truly Wireless, with the biggest difference between the two being the Fuel’s wireless charging-compatible case. Unfortunately, their continuous battery life of under three hours is disappointing and lags some way behind competitors like the Anker SoundCore Life P2 Truly Wireless.
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The Skullcandy Indy ANC True Wireless are similar headphones to the Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless, but they have a few extra features. The Indy ANC have an ANC feature that does a better job isolating against background noise. Their continuous battery life is longer, and their app comes with EQ presets. However, the Indy Evo have a more neutral sound profile out of the box, which some listeners may prefer.
The Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless and Skullcandy Indy Truly Wireless perform very similarly, which is unsurprising given their similar design. However, some slight differences are present. The Indy have a more bass-heavy sound profile, a more accurate treble response, and a substantially longer battery life. Conversely, the Evo charge faster and have substantially lower audio latency on mobile devices.
The Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless and Apple AirPods (2nd generation) have different advantages. The Apple are better built and preferable if you want a more spacious, opening listening experience, courtesy of their open-back design. However, that also means they barely block out any background noise. The Skullcandy provide a more consistent listening experience and have a far more intuitive control scheme but don't last nearly as long on a single charge.
The Anker SoundCore Life P2 Truly Wireless are better for mixed usage than the Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless. The Anker have a better-balanced sound profile, a much longer continuous battery life, and a case that holds five additional charges. They’re also aptX-compatible. Conversely, the Skullcandy have a far more comprehensive control scheme, not to mention a substantially shorter charging time, which is useful when you need to get out the door in a hurry.
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