Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
Users generally appreciate the sound quality, comfort, and features like touch controls and multiple audio modes for the price. However, there are significant reliability concerns, with one reviewer reporting that the right earbud consistently fails within the warranty period, and another noting missing accessories like the charging cable. The touch sensitivity is also a common complaint, as it can cause accidental shutdowns.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit
- Touch controls
- Multiple audio modes (bass, podcast, music)
- Sleek design
Cons
- Right earbud fails within warranty
- Missing charging cable in package
- Touch sensitivity too high causing accidental shutdowns
- Not true noise cancelling
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
The Baseus BP1 Pro earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, especially the deep bass, and incredible value at around $20. Users consistently compare them favorably to much more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Technics, noting great comfort, long battery life, and fast charging. Minor complaints include overly sensitive touch controls, limited equalizer options, and a quiet locate-device beep, but these are far outweighed by the positive experience.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep, powerful bass
- Incredible value for money
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Limited equalizer options
- Quiet locate-device beep
- Uncomfortable stock ear tips for some
- LDAC codec grayed out on some devices
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 5 Sizes of Ear Tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.11 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 104 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 2 hrs | 10 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Skullcandy app | Baseus App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.