Skullcandy XTfree vs. Erato RIO 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy XTfree and Erato RIO 3. 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 XTfree vs. Erato RIO 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy XTfree Erato RIO 3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 4.6 cm
Width - 5.1 cm
Depth - 3.4 cm
Weight - 14 g
Colour Grey, red, swirl | Black Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver
Protection Sweat-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy XTfree Erato RIO 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 14.2 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Skullcandy XTfree Erato RIO 3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy XTfree Erato RIO 3
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy XTfree Erato RIO 3
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 130 mAh
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hour(s) Erato RIO 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy XTfree.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 8 hours
Included Qty - 2
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