Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967

Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967

Skullcandy
43 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967

62 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Users generally appreciate the sound quality, comfort, and value for money, with several praising the battery life and features. However, there are notable complaints about durability (one user's sixth pair failing within warranty) and missing accessories (charging cable). Touch sensitivity is also a mixed point, with some finding it too sensitive.

Pros
  • Great sound quality
  • Comfortable fit
  • Good battery life
  • Value for money
  • Easy pairing
Cons
  • Durability issues
  • Missing charging cable
  • Overly sensitive touch controls
👍 Sound quality 4
👎 Durability 1
👍 Comfort 3
👍 Battery life 1
👍 Value for money 2
🤔 Touch controls 2

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

72 out of 100 high confidence 109 reviews

Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. Despite these issues, many find them a great deal, especially for Samsung users, and appreciate the comfort and battery life when they work properly.

Pros
  • Great sound quality
  • Effective noise cancellation
  • Good value for refurbished
  • Comfortable fit
  • Long battery life
Cons
  • Missing ear tips in package
  • Charging issues
  • Durability concerns
  • Battery drain over time
  • Fit issues for some
👍 Sound quality 25
👍 Noise cancellation 15
👍 Value for money 12
👎 Missing ear tips 8
👎 Charging issues 7
👎 Durability 6

Scores

Budget
Skullcandy
55
Samsung
96
Fitness
Skullcandy
48
Samsung
91
Commute
Skullcandy
31
Samsung
90
Travel
Skullcandy
34
Samsung
87
Gaming
Skullcandy
38
Samsung
84
Calls
Skullcandy
31
Samsung
83
Music
Skullcandy
24
Samsung
81

Specifications

Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipsSmall, Medium, LargeLarge, Small
Weight0.04 kg0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size6 mm10.5 mm★
Drivers12★
Freq Min20 Hz★—
Freq Max20 kHz96 kHz★
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity104 dB★—
Max SPL104 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
CodecsSkullcandy Smokin’ Buds Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Noise Isolating Fit, Up to 20 Hours Battery, IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Preppy BlueAAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency✗✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.25.4★
Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP
Multipoint✗✓★
Wired Connector—Bluetooth
Earbud Battery
Battery Life8 hrs★6 hrs
Charge Time1 hrs★2 hrs
Fast Charging10 Minutes for 2 HoursYes★
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery20 hrs26 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✗✓★
Capacity—53 mAh★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count26★
NC Mic✗✓★
Features
Voice Assistantlocal voice assistantBixby, Google Assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppNoGalaxy Wearable App
Volume Limiting✗✗
Gaming Mode✗✗
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIPX4IP57

Pros & Cons

Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967

  • Strong build (79th percentile)
  • Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
  • Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
  • Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness