Skullcandy Method vs. Jaybird X4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Method and Jaybird X4. 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 Method vs. Jaybird X4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Method Jaybird X4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 24.2 cm
Width - 54.5 cm
Depth - 1.3 cm
Weight 32 g 14.7 g Jaybird X4 are lighter than Skullcandy Method headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 54.5 cm x 1.3 cm x 24.2 cm / 14.7 g
Control unit: 4.25 cm x 1.16 cm x 0.53 cm
Cradle: 9.8 cm x 1.81 cm x 0.96 cm / 5.5 g
Colour Red | Black, cool grey, swirl | Grey, red, swirl | Blue, navy | Pink, plum | Green, teal | Yellow | Black, swirl Jade, alfa metallic | Flash, black metallic | Glacier, storm metallic
Protection Sweat-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 10 m Jaybird X4 have a greater operating distance than Skullcandy Method.
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Method Jaybird X4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 1 mW 10 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <5%
Sensitivity 85 dB 99 dB Jaybird X4 have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Method.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 6 mm Skullcandy Method have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X4.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Method Jaybird X4
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Method Jaybird X4
Type Remote control -
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Skullcandy Method Jaybird X4
Cable Type Headphones cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Method Jaybird X4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Skullcandy Method lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird X4.
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Method Jaybird X4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Skullcandy Method Jaybird X4
Included Accessories USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large) Carrying pouch, clothing clip, charging cradle, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins, Comply ultra ear tips (M/L), oval silicone ear tips (S/L), speed cinch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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