In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Indy and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Skullcandy Indy | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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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 | 8.2 g | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Skullcandy Indy headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Case: 59.5 g | Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g |
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Colour | Empowered pink | Indigo blue | Green, sage, pastels | Black | Grey | White | |
Protection | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IP55 | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy Indy | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Indy. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Skullcandy Indy are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 95 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 12 mm | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy Indy | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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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 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy Indy | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Skullcandy Indy | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Skullcandy Indy | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Features | - | Wide Area Tap, Quick Access | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy Indy | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 5.5 hour(s) | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 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 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s) |
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Standby Time | - | 10 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy Indy | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy Indy | Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 |
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Included Accessories | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, micro-USB charging cable, stability gels (large) | Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support | |
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Compliant Standards | IP55 | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |