In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds and Skullcandy Indy ANC. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | - | 76 g | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 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 |
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Colour | Glacier | Feisty pink | True black | |
Protection | Waterproof, IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
Design | - | Sports | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Skullcandy Indy ANC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, aptX | - | |
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 | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Max Input Power | - | 10 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 103 dB | |
Diaphragm | 13.6 mm | 12 mm | Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy ANC. |
Magnet Material | - | NdFeB | |
Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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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 |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 2 m |
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FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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Features | - | Touch control, auto power on/off | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Skullcandy Indy ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 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 |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Skullcandy Indy ANC |
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Included Accessories | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable | 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh), 2 pairs of stability gels (small, large) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | NOM, IPX4, EAC, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |