The Skullcandy Jib True Wireless are basic truly wireless in-ears. They offer a bass-heavy but otherwise well-balanced sound profile, good passive noise isolation capability, and a sturdy-feeling design. Unfortunately, they don't have the most stable fit, and their microphone struggles with isolating speech from background noise. They also have high wireless latency, though this may not present a huge problem if you don't plan on watching a lot of movies or gaming while wearing them.
Our Verdict
The Skullcandy Jib True are okay for neutral sound. Fans of EDM and hip-hop may enjoy their bass-heavy sound profile, but it can muddy mixes. Thankfully, their mid and treble range are mostly well-balanced overall, yielding present, clear, and detailed vocals and lead instruments. While their in-ear fit allows them to deliver audio very consistently, they have an exceptionally small soundstage, even by the standards of other closed-back truly wireless headphones.
- Exceptionally consistent audio delivery.
- Well-balanced mid and treble response.
- No sound customization features.
- Very closed-off soundstage.
The Skullcandy Jib True Wireless are good for commuting and travel. They're remarkably portable and feel sturdy enough to survive a couple of drops and bumps. They should do a good job of filtering out the chatter of fellow commuters, but some bass-range noise, like the rumble of a bus engine, may interfere with your listening experience. While they don't have enough continuous battery life to last an entire overnight flight, you can listen to one bud while the other recharges in its case.
- Very good passive noise isolation.
- Solid-feeling build quality.
- Portable, lightweight design.
- 6.1-hour continuous battery life is a little short.
The Skullcandy Jib True Wireless are a great option for sports and fitness. They feel solidly built and are certified IPX4 for water resistance against splashes in all directions. Their physical control scheme puts a fair bit of functionality at your fingertips, but it may take some time to get used to them. Since they lack stability fins and have bulky outer casings, they aren't the most stable option for high-intensity workouts.
- Solid-feeling build quality.
- Portable, lightweight design.
- Fit isn't stable enough for high-intensity workouts.
The Skullcandy Jib True are satisfactory for office use. They leak almost no audio, so you can listen to your music at high volumes without disrupting coworkers. They also do an amazing job of filtering out mid and treble-range background noise, like the chatter of noisy coworkers or the hum of an overhead AC unit. That said, they don't support conveniences like multi-device pairing, which may be annoying if you like to switch between listening to content on your phone and computer.
- Very good passive noise isolation.
- Superb audio leakage performance.
- Relatively high wireless latency.
- 6.1-hour continuous battery life is a little short.
The Skullcandy Jib True aren't suitable for wireless gaming due to their incompatibility with PS4 and Xbox One consoles and relatively high audio latency on PC.
The Skullcandy Jib True are truly wireless headphones that aren't compatible with wired connections.
The Skullcandy Jib True are passable for phone calls. Their integrated mic makes your voice sound natural, clear, and mostly free of distortion, but also somewhat thin. The mic also struggles to isolate speech from moderately loud background noise, so people on the other end of the line can have a lot of trouble understanding you if you call from a subway station or even a busy street. However, the buds themselves do a very good job of blocking out background noise, so you can stay focused on what's being said on a call.
- Very good passive noise isolation.
- Sub-par microphone noise handling capability.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 21, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Sep 22, 2021: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
- Updated Oct 15, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Oct 07, 2020: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Skullcandy Jib True Wireless come in several different color variants: 'True Black', 'Chill Grey', 'Orange/Black', 'Golden Age Red', 'Light Grey/Blue', and '92 Blue', which is red, blue, and yellow. We tested the 'True Black' variant, and you can see its label here. We expect the other color variants to perform similarly overall.
If someone comes across a variant that's different from those listed above, let us know in the discussions so that we can update our review.
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The Skullcandy Jib True Wireless are simple truly-wireless in-ears. They have a solid-feeling plastic construction, very good passive noise isolation capability, and a bass-heavy sound profile that should please EDM and hip-hop listeners, though it may not be to everyone's liking. They aren't especially stable in the ear, can be a little uncomfortable for some, and have high wireless latency, especially on PC and Android devices.
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The JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless are better for most purposes than the Skullcandy Jib True Wireless. The JLab have a flatter sound profile, which some may prefer, a better microphone performance, and a longer continuous battery life. They also have a much more stable fit and a few built-in EQ presets. On the other hand, the Skullcandy have a significantly better passive noise isolation performance.
The Skullcandy Dime True Wireless are slightly better truly wireless headphones than the Skullcandy Jib True Wireless. The Dime have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and a stable in-ear fit. However, the Jib True are more comfortable and can isolate more ambient noise around you. Their overall battery performance is better, too.
The Skullcandy Jib True Wireless and the Skullcandy Sesh Evo True Wireless have different strengths and depending on your usage, you may prefer either one. While both headphones are comfortable the Jib True have a longer-lasting continuous battery life and a better overall integrated mic performance. However, the Sesh Evo have a more stable fit and EQ presets built-in.
The Skullcandy Jib True Wireless are better mixed-usage in-ears than the Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless. The Jib True have a much less uneven treble response, block out more ambient noise, leak less audio, have a better integrated mic, and have much longer overall battery life. Meanwhile, the Indy Evo have lower wireless latency on mobile devices, a more stable fit, and three switchable EQ modes.
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