Sony WF-1000X vs. Skullcandy Indy

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Skullcandy Indy. 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

Sony WF-1000X vs. Skullcandy Indy Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Skullcandy Indy
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm 18.5 cm
Width 10.3 cm 4.19 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 8.79 cm
Weight 6.8 g 10.5 g Sony WF-1000X are lighter than Sony WF-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Case: 59.5 g
Colour Gold | Black Empowered pink | Indigo blue | Green, sage, pastels | Black
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Skullcandy Indy
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Skullcandy Indy have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000X.
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Skullcandy Indy are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Skullcandy Indy
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Skullcandy Indy microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Skullcandy Indy
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Skullcandy Indy
Cable Type USB cable Micro-USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Skullcandy Indy
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Skullcandy Indy lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Skullcandy Indy
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Skullcandy Indy
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, micro-USB charging cable, stability gels (large)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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