TALIX H30
Skullcandy Riff 2
What Buyers Say
TALIX H30
These over-ear Bluetooth ANC headphones offer excellent value for the price, with many users praising the sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. The active noise cancellation is highly effective, though some users report issues like static noise on one side or the ANC turning off when not connected via Bluetooth. Durability concerns exist, with a few users experiencing frame breakage after extended use, but overall satisfaction remains high given the low cost.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Impressive battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- ANC turns off without Bluetooth
- Static noise on one side with ANC
- Frame breaks after extended use
- Tight fit causes headaches
- ANC button instead of switch
Skullcandy Riff 2
The Skullcandy Riff Wireless 2 headphones receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, and comfortable fit, but several report discomfort during extended wear and issues with the companion app not recognizing the device. The ear pads are also noted as needing improvement.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Bluetooth and aux connectivity
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Easy pairing
Cons
- Uncomfortable for long wear
- App does not recognize device
- Ear pads need improvement
- Short cables
- Complicated equalizer settings
Scores
Specifications
| TALIX H30 | Skullcandy Riff 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Plastic |
| Headband | — | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 94 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 94 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Adjustable Headband, Built-In Voice Assistant, Foldable, Noise Cancellation, Volume Control | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 110 hrs★ | 34 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 4 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 4 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-In Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | App | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
TALIX H30
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Skullcandy Riff 2
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.