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Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R954
Equipped with a 6mm dynamic driver and passive noise isolation, the IPX4-rated build and 20-hour total battery life with rapid charging (10 minutes for 2 hours) deliver all-day resilience. Constructed from 50% recycled plastics and just 41 grams for the case, these earbuds prioritize eco-conscious portability at a budget price. They’re best for workout enthusiasts who need sweatproof, no-frills audio for commutes and exercise over critical music listening.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 8
case battery hours 10
water resistance IPX4
36 Overall Score
Price $23
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 104 |
| Max SPL | 104 |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Noise Isolating Fit, Up to 20 Hours Battery, IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Matcha |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 10 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | No |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R954 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Soundcore P31i | Anker Space A40 A3936 | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | EarFun Air Pro TW230B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | 10 | 26 | 50 | 50 | 56 | 40 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | - | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R954 | 31.8 | 60.4 | 81.4 | 8.4 | 23.1 | 73.8 | 15.9 | 75.4 | 90.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 80.1 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| Anker Space A40 A3936 Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 80.1 | 97.4 | 73.1 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 80.1 | 95.7 | 73.8 | 92.1 | 97.1 | 81.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 90 | 88.1 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 93.9 | 90.3 |
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