Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 23.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Pastel pink | Black Black | Silver
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband 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 Ink'd+ Wireless.
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
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 Ink'd+ Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 101 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 101 dB -
Diaphragm 10 mm 8.4 mm Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant -
CABLE Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless 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 Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless.
Battery Life Details - 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 Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Skullcandy Ink'd+ Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Micro-USB charging cable, 2 pairs of EarGels (small, medium) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards FCC Part 15 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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