The Skullcandy Push Truly Wireless are fair mixed usage headphones. Although bulky and plasticky, these in-ears are still lightweight and comfortable. Their high portability makes it easy to take them with you anywhere, and they can also isolate a fair amount of noise, making them decent for commuting. They've also got an amazing wireless range. On the downside, they have a bass-heavy sound profile, and while this might please fans of EDM and hip-hop, other listeners might not appreciate the boominess.
Our Verdict
The Skullcandy Push are alright for mixed usage. They're portable and stable earbuds. Some might not find their in-ear fit comfortable, especially if you're wearing them for long commutes. However, they're well-suited for working out or running. Although their 6.5-hour battery life might not be enough to get you through your 9-5, they do offer an additional charge in the case. Unfortunately, while they have a decently well-balanced mid-range, the overemphasized and boomy bass will better please fans of bass over critical listeners.
- Portable design.
- Stable and breathable for sports.
- Excellent wireless range.
- High latency.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
The Skullcandy Push are passable for neutral listening. While they have a decently well-balanced mid-range, the bass is powerful and boomy, which might not please critical listeners. The treble is also slightly underemphasized, and a bit of detail and brightness are lost, especially on sibilants. Unfortunately, due to their in-ear, closed-back design, they won't produce a very immersive soundstage. However, these earbuds have an excellent frequency response consistency, so you'll get the same sound each time you wear them.
The Skullcandy Push are decent for commuting and traveling. Their portable design makes it easy to take these earbuds with you when you're on the go. For short commutes, they're comfortable, although their in-ear fit might become fatiguing for longer trips. Unfortunately, these earbuds don't significantly reduce bus or train engine rumbles. However, they do a much better job of cutting down speech. Their leakage performance is superb: if you're masking some background sounds by turning up the volume, you shouldn't bother those around you.
The Skullcandy Push are very good for sports. They're very portable. They're also breathable and stable enough for most physical activities, even though they don't offer different stability fin sizes. While they might be fatiguing to wear for long 5k runs, they should be comfortable enough for shorter workouts at the gym. Their bass-heavy sound profile is also great for getting you pumped up while you work out.
The Skullcandy Push are just okay for the office. They're fairly comfortable in-ears. Unfortunately, when worn for long periods, they might be fatiguing for some. Their 6.5-hour battery life also might not be able to get you through the workday without a mid-day recharge. Luckily, they offer an additional charge in the case. They also do a great job of reducing chatter; you can turn up the volume without distracting others as these earbuds don't leak too much sound. They have an excellent wireless range, so if you've got a good Bluetooth source, you can leave your wireless device on your desk while you walk around the office.
The Skullcandy Push are Bluetooth-only headphones and aren't recommended for wireless gaming. You can't use them on PS4 or Xbox One. While you can use them on PC, their high latency may hinder your gameplay.
The Skullcandy Push are Bluetooth-only earbuds, and you can't use them wired.
The Skullcandy Push are mediocre for phone calls. They have an integrated microphone, which makes it easy to take calls anywhere. However, when you use this microphone, your voice will sound thin and lacking in detail. It also struggles to separate your voice from background noise, even in moderately noisy environments, making it less than ideal if you're taking calls in a cafe or at the office.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 18, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jan 22, 2019: Review published.
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The Skullcandy Push are truly wireless in-ears with a bulky, plastic design. Similar to most other Skullcandy headphones, they have a bass-heavy sound profile. However, they have disappointing continuous battery life, and their one additional charge provided by the charging case falls short of the multiple charges offered by competitors like Anker or JBL.
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The Skullcandy Indy Truly Wireless and the Skullcandy Push Truly Wireless are fairly similar performing headphones. However, since our Indy unit had mismatched drivers, the Push might be a better option. The Push have a bulkier case, which isn't as easy to carry around, but they have an overall better-balanced sound profile and still pack a powerful bass. You also get 6.5 hours of battery life on one charge, which is two hours more than the Indy. On the other hand, the Indy have a sleeker stalk design and a smaller case but might sound too dark for some.
The Skullcandy Sesh Truly Wireless are slightly better than the Skullcandy Push Truly Wireless. The Sesh have smaller earbuds that protrude out of the ear less but are equally comfortable and stable in the ear. They have similar bass-heavy sound profiles, though the Sesh are slightly better balanced. The microphone of the Push is much better due to better recording quality, though overall it's still unremarkable.
The Jaybird Run Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Skullcandy Push Truly Wireless. The Jaybird have a more accurate audio reproduction and a mobile app to let you change the EQ to your liking. Their design is also more comfortable, and they include different stability fin sizes, which don't come with the Skullcandy. However, the Skullcandy have a better control scheme to use on the go, and they offer more battery life on a single charge.
The Skullcandy Push Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Apple AirPods (1st generation) if sound is the most important thing for you. The Skullcandy are more packed with bass thanks to their closed-back design, and they also isolate better. However, the Apple are better made, more comfortable, and have a better build quality. They also have more battery charges stored in the case, which can be useful. If you're looking for truly wireless headphones to jog with outside, then the open-back Apple will allow you to be more alert to your surroundings.
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