Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Skullcandy Indy ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Skullcandy Indy ANC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Skullcandy Indy ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy ANC
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g 76 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.2 cm x 4.6 cm / 1.3 g
Charging case: 6.3 cm x 2.8 cm x 5.6 cm / 10 g
Colour - Feisty pink | True black
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy ANC
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Skullcandy Indy ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 103 dB
Diaphragm - 12 mm
Magnet Material - NdFeB
Features Apple H1 chip Built-in Tile Tracker
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy ANC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy ANC
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off, ambient
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy ANC
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 2 m
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy ANC
Features - Touch control, auto power on/off
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy ANC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Skullcandy Indy ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy ANC
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh), 2 pairs of stability gels (small, large)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - NOM, IPX4, EAC, Directive 2014/53/EU
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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