Skullcandy Grind vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Skullcandy Grind and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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

Skullcandy Grind vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Grind Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.41 cm x 2.51 cm x 2.41 cm / 10 g
Charging case: 5.14 cm x 6.87 cm x 2.91 cm / 52.5 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour True black | Blue, light grey | Chill grey | Green, dark blue | Blue, brown | Grey, black | Blue, royal | Black, purple | Grey, plaid | Black, white, red | Black, tan Black | Silver
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IP55 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Grind Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Grind.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy Grind are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Features Stay Aware Mode, Share Audio Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Grind Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Skullcandy Grind microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Grind Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant -
CABLE Skullcandy Grind Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Skullcandy Grind Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Tile finding technology -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Grind Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Grind.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 31 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Grind Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
OTHERS Skullcandy Grind Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IP55 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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