Skullcandy Indy ANC vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Indy ANC vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Indy ANC Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Indy ANC Bowers & Wilkins PI5
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
CABLE Skullcandy Indy ANC Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Skullcandy Indy ANC Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features Touch control, auto power on/off Fast charge, auto power on/off
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Indy ANC Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
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
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
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
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
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