Skullcandy Indy vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Indy vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Indy Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
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 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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Skullcandy Indy Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Skullcandy Indy Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Indy Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
OTHERS Skullcandy Indy Bowers & Wilkins PI5
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
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards IP55 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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