Detailed comparison and review of Skullcandy Indy ANC and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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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 | 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 |
Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | Feisty pink | True black | White | Black | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Active Noise Cancellation | Advanced ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Indy ANC. |
Max Input Power | 10 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have lower total harmonic distortion than Skullcandy Indy ANC. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 103 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 12 mm | 9.2 mm | Skullcandy Indy ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
Magnet Material | NdFeB | - | |
Features | Built-in Tile Tracker | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off, ambient | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 2 m | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Features | Touch control, auto power on/off | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Battery Type | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 55 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Skullcandy Indy ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
Battery Life Details | 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 |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Skullcandy Indy ANC recharge faster than Skullcandy Indy ANC. |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
OTHERS | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh), 2 pairs of stability gels (small, large) | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Compliant Standards | NOM, IPX4, EAC, Directive 2014/53/EU | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |