Anker A3936
Anker
87 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
Skullcandy
62 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Anker A3936 | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 104 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 104 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Reduce Noise by Up to 98%, 50H Playtime, Hi-Res Sound, App Customization, Wireless Charge (Renewed) Blue (Refresh | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 10 min = 2 hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Other |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Skullcandy app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Anker A3936
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Anker A39361.444score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R7404.160score per dollar
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Anker A3936
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
