Skullcandy Indy vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Skullcandy Indy and JBL Wave. 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. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Indy JBL Wave
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 Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Empowered pink | Indigo blue | Green, sage, pastels | Black White
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IP55 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Indy JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Indy.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy Indy are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy.
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Indy JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Skullcandy Indy microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Indy JBL Wave
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Skullcandy Indy JBL Wave
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Indy JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Indy.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 16 hours Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 2 hours
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Skullcandy Indy JBL Wave
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, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IP55 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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