Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 23.5 g 17 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Pastel pink | Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 101 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 101 dB -
Diaphragm 10 mm 6 mm Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Standby Time - 15 hours
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Micro-USB charging cable, 2 pairs of EarGels (small, medium) Charging case
Compliant Standards FCC Part 15 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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