Skullcandy S2TAW-R954
Equipped with a 6mm dynamic driver and passive noise isolation, the IPX4-rated build and 20-hour total battery life with rapid charging (10 minutes for 2 hours) deliver all-day resilience. Constructed from 50% recycled plastics and just 41 grams for the case, these earbuds prioritize eco-conscious portability at a budget price. They’re best for workout enthusiasts who need sweatproof, no-frills audio for commutes and exercise over critical music listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong build (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average sound (9th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average battery (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 104 |
| Max SPL | 104 |
| 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 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 10 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | No |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Skullcandy S2TAW-R954 | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Soundcore P31i | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | JBL Live Free 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | 10 | 15 | 50 | 54 | 56 | 28 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | false | true | - | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skullcandy S2TAW-R954 | 32 | 61.3 | 81.5 | 8.6 | 23.5 | 73.3 | 15.9 | 76.5 | 89.8 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.5 | 84.2 | 81.5 | 83.1 | 83.1 | 73.3 | 97.2 | 90 | 72.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 97.4 | 94.7 | 73.3 | 97.2 | 87.8 | 89.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 99.8 | 96.5 | 73.3 | 97.2 | 99.4 | 89.8 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 80.4 | 96.2 | 73.3 | 92.1 | 97.1 | 80.6 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 83.9 | 81.8 | 94.6 | 49.9 | 99.2 | 80.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$30
Price History
Usage Scores
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