Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R954
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R954
Users generally appreciate the sound quality, comfort, and features like touch controls and multiple audio modes for the price. However, there are significant concerns about durability, with one reviewer reporting that the right earbud consistently fails within the warranty period, and another missing a charging cable from the package. The touch sensitivity is also noted as overly sensitive, causing accidental shutdowns.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit
- Touch controls work well
- Multiple audio modes (bass, podcast, music)
- Sleek design
Cons
- Right earbud fails within warranty
- Missing charging cable in package
- Touch sensitivity too high
- Not true noise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, praising their exceptional comfort, secure fit, and impressive sound quality with deep bass. The noise cancellation is consistently highlighted as top-notch, and the battery life is considered excellent. While a few users mention a desire for even more bass or minor software tweaks, the overall sentiment is that these earbuds are a significant upgrade and highly recommended.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superior comfort and fit
- Impressive sound quality with deep bass
- Excellent battery life
- Secure fit for workouts
Cons
- Slightly heavier than AirPods Pro
- Desire for more bass
- Minor software improvements needed
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R954 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 104 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Noise Isolating Fit, Up to 20 Hours Battery, IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Matcha | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 10 hrs | 18 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | No | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R954
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
