Skullcandy Mod S2FYW-P751
Sony WF-1000XM5
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Mod S2FYW-P751
The Skullcandy Dime 3 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality for the price, comfortable fit, and useful features like multi-device pairing and Tile tracking. However, several reviews highlight significant durability issues, particularly with the case hinge breaking, and some users report poor bass, weak Bluetooth range, and one earbud failing after a few months.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Multi-device pairing works great
- Good battery life and fast charging
- Useful Tile tracking feature
Cons
- Case hinge breaks easily
- Weak bass for some users
- Poor Bluetooth range
- One earbud stops working after a few months
- Earbuds fall out during exercise
Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, making them great for travel and workouts. However, a significant number of complaints focus on Bluetooth connectivity issues, poor ANC compared to previous models, and fit problems that cause discomfort or earbuds falling out. Battery life and case charging also draw criticism, with some users experiencing defects. Overall, while the audio performance is often lauded, reliability and fit concerns prevent a higher rating.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable app
Cons
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Poor ANC compared to previous models
- Fit problems causing discomfort
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Case battery drains quickly
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Mod S2FYW-P751 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB | 102 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Mod Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Up to 32 Hours Battery, Noise Isolating Fit, Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Light Grey/Blue | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 34 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Skull-iQ | Sony Headphone Connect App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Mod S2FYW-P751
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.