Truefree HF-10
Skullcandy Riff 2
What Buyers Say
Truefree HF-10
The Truefree HF-10 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, especially for glasses wearers, and impressive sound quality that rivals much more expensive models. Users highlight the effective noise cancellation, long battery life, and useful app features like EQ adjustments and game mode. Minor drawbacks include a tight clamp force out of the box, heat buildup during extended use, and the inability to use Bluetooth while charging via USB-C.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
- Impressive sound quality for the price
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Useful companion app with EQ and game mode
Cons
- Tight clamp force out of the box
- Heat buildup during extended use
- Bluetooth disabled while charging via USB-C
- No carrying case included
- Mediocre microphone in noisy environments
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
| Truefree HF-10 | Skullcandy Riff 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Plastic |
| Headband | — | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 94 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 94 dB★ |
| Codecs | Truefree HF10 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth 6.0 ANC Headset, 125 Hours Playtime, Spatial Audio, Deep Bass, App Custom EQ, Dual Connection, Comfort Fit Ear Cups | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 125 hrs★ | 34 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 8 hours | 10 Minutes for 4 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Truefree App | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Truefree HF-10
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %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)
Pricing
Truefree HF-10 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.
