The Skullcandy Spoke True Wireless are budget-level in-ears that come with a portable charging case to help you power them up while you're on-the-go. They have an excited, v-shaped sound profile that adds an extra thump and punch to your mix while making vocals and lead instruments bright and sparkly. While they come with a few EQ presets, you can only access them through the touch-sensitive controls, and there's no way to know which preset you're listening to. Also, using the controls can push them further into your ears, which doesn't feel very comfortable.
Our Verdict
The Skullcandy Spoke are acceptable for neutral sound. While their v-shaped sound profile may be a bit overwhelming or bright for fans of neutral sound, their balanced mid-range can reproduce clear and accurate vocals and lead instruments. There are a few EQ presets to help you customize their sound, which is nice. However, there isn't audible feedback to let you know which preset you're using.
- Some EQ presets.
- No full graphic EQ.
The Skullcandy Spoke are satisfactory for commute and travel. They have decent noise isolation, and while they can block out higher-frequency background noises like voices, they struggle to block out bass-heavy sounds like bus and plane engines. While they're very portable, their in-ear fit isn't comfortable for all listeners. Also, their 5.9-hour continuous battery life may not last through long international flights.
- Portable, well-built design.
- Don't leak a lot of noise.
- Struggles to block out bass-heavy background noises.
- Mediocre comfort.
The Skullcandy Spoke are great for sports. These truly wireless in-ears have a portable, well-built design, and they're stable enough to stay in your ears during workouts. They're incredibly breathable, too, so you don't sweat more than usual while wearing them. However, they have a deep fit, and using their controls can put extra pressure on your ears, which may not be very comfortable.
- Portable, well-built design.
- IPX4 rating for water resistance.
- Stable enough for workouts.
- Mediocre comfort.
The Skullcandy Spoke are okay for office use. They don't leak a lot of noise, so you can listen to music at loud volumes without bothering those around you. Also, they do a decent job of passively isolating against background noises like coworkers chatting nearby. However, their in-ear fit may not be comfortable enough for long listening sessions, and their 5.9-hour continuous battery life may not last through your workday. That said, their portable charging case offers around 2.5 extra charges, which is handy.
- Don't leak a lot of noise.
- Mediocre comfort.
The Skullcandy Spoke aren't compatible with Xbox or PS consoles. While you can use them with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, their latency is likely too high to be suitable for gaming.
The Skullcandy Spoke are wireless-only headphones that aren't suitable for wired gaming.
The Skullcandy Spoke are passable for phone calls. Their integrated microphone has a decent recording quality, so your voice is clear but also a bit thin to whoever's on the other end of the line. However, they're best-suited to making calls in a quiet environment, as the mic can struggle to separate your voice from background noises. They have decent noise isolation, but you may be distracted from your call by bass-heavy background noises like bus and plane engines.
- Decent microphone recording quality.
- Struggles to block out bass-heavy background noises.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 19, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Apr 23, 2021: We have re-evaluated the results of the Controls' Ease Of Use test. As a result, the scoring of this box has changed.
- Updated Mar 01, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Feb 23, 2021: Early access published.
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The Skullcandy Spoke True Wireless Earbuds are available in Black, and you can see the label for the model we tested here.
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The Skullcandy Spoke True Wireless Earbuds are budget-friendly in-ears with a v-shaped sound profile that adds boom, punch, and excitement to your mixes. Unlike some of the other budget-level Skullcandy headphones like the Skullcandy Sesh Truly Wireless, they come with a few EQ presets, too. However, their touch-sensitive controls can push them further into your ears, which doesn't feel very comfortable. See also our recommendations for the best cheap earbuds, the best wireless earbuds under $50, and the best wireless earbuds overall.
The Skullcandy Sesh Evo True Wireless are a bit better headphones for mixed usage than the Skullcandy Spoke True Wireless. The Sesh Evo are more comfortable and have better noise isolation. They also come with some EQ presets built-in. However, the Spoke's microphone has a better recording quality, and they have a longer continuous battery life.
The Skullcandy Jib True Wireless are better headphones than the Skullcandy Spoke True Wireless. The Jib True are more comfortable and offer better noise isolation. However, the Spoke have a more stable in-ear fit and come with a few EQ presets.
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the SoundPeats TrueFree 2 Wireless or the Skullcandy Spoke True Wireless. The SoundPeats are more comfortable and stable, and they have a more balanced sound profile. However, the Skullcandy offer better noise isolation and a longer continuous battery life, and their integrated mic has a better recording quality. They also come with some EQ presets, unlike the SoundPeats.
The Skullcandy Sesh Truly Wireless are a bit better headphones than the Skullcandy Spoke True Wireless. The Sesh are more comfortable, and they come with a bass-heavy sound profile. However, some listeners may prefer the Spoke's V-shaped sound, longer battery life, and better microphone recording quality. The Spoke also have a few EQ presets.
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