Skullcandy Indy Evo vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Indy Evo and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Indy Evo vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Indy Evo Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.46 cm -
Width 4.6 cm -
Depth 2.17 cm -
Weight 57 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Case: 57 g Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Carefree yellow | Lucky purple | Centered champagne | Chill grey | 92 blue | Collina Strada | True black | Wild orange Black | Silver
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 30 m 10 m Skullcandy Indy Evo have a greater operating distance than Sony WF-1000XM5.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Indy Evo 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Indy Evo.
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 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Indy Evo.
Max Input Power 10 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Diaphragm 6 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy Evo.
Magnet Material NdFeB -
Features Built-in Tile Tracker Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Indy Evo Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Indy Evo Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant -
CABLE Skullcandy Indy Evo Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Skullcandy Indy Evo Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Indy Evo Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 40 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Indy Evo.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 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
Charging Time 1 hour(s) -
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Indy Evo Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Skullcandy Indy Evo Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of gel ear tips, charging case (500 mAh), 2 pairs of stability gels (small, large) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IP55 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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