Side by side comparison and review of Skullcandy Indy and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Skullcandy Indy | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 18.5 cm | - | |
Width | 4.19 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.79 cm | - | |
Weight | 10.5 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Case: 59.5 g | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | Empowered pink | Indigo blue | Green, sage, pastels | Black | White | Black | |
Protection | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IP55 | IP54, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy Indy | 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced ANC | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Skullcandy Indy are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Indy. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have lower total harmonic distortion than Skullcandy Indy. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 95 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy. |
Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy Indy | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Skullcandy Indy microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy Indy | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Skullcandy Indy | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Skullcandy Indy | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy Indy | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 16 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 | - | 3 hour(s) |
OTHERS | Skullcandy Indy | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, micro-USB charging cable, stability gels (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 | IP55 | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |