Skullcandy S2IMY-M686
Skullcandy
27 Overall Score
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JBL Endurance Race 2
JBL
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy S2IMY-M686
No customer feedback yet
JBL Endurance Race 2
82 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The JBL Endurance Race 2 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their secure fit, impressive battery life, and good sound quality, especially for workouts. Users appreciate the IP68 waterproof rating, comfortable design, and effective ambient awareness mode. However, some users report poor noise cancelling, connectivity issues, and a lack of volume controls on the earbuds themselves. A few negative reviews mention them falling out easily or having poor sound quality, but the majority are highly satisfied, considering them excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Secure and comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
- Good sound quality with clear vocals
- IP68 waterproof rating
- Effective ambient awareness mode
Cons
- Poor noise cancelling for some
- No volume controls on earbuds
- Connectivity issues (disconnecting)
- Earbuds may fall out during activity
- Charging case can be slippery
Fit and comfort 12
Battery life 6
Sound quality 14
Noise cancelling 8
Water resistance 5
Value for money 7
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Specifications
| Skullcandy S2IMY-M686 | JBL Endurance Race 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | S, M | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 3.5 mm | 6.800000190734863 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 104 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 94 dB★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Ink’d+ Wired Earbuds with 3.5mm AUX Plug, Noise Isolating Fit, in-Line Microphone Call and Track Control, Ear Gel Sizes Included for Custom Fit, Convenient for Travel - Black | JBL Endurance Race 2 - Waterproof (IP68) sports true wireless earbuds with 4 mics for crisp, clear calls, JBL Pure Bass sound, 48Hrs of Playback, plus speed charging & Active Noise Cancelling (Purple) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Smart Ambient |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 36 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 70 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy S2IMY-M686
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
JBL Endurance Race 2
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Skullcandy S2IMY-M686
JBL Endurance Race 2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JBL Endurance Race 2
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.
