Skullcandy Indy vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Skullcandy Indy and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Indy Sony WF-1000XM5
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: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Empowered pink | Indigo blue | Green, sage, pastels | Black Black | Silver
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IP55 Water-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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Indy 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.
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, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy Indy are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 6 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Indy Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Skullcandy Indy microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Indy Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Skullcandy Indy Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Skullcandy Indy Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Indy Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 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 (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
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Indy Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Skullcandy Indy Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, micro-USB charging cable, stability gels (large) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IP55 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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