Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Skullcandy Indy

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Skullcandy Indy. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Skullcandy Indy Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 18.5 cm
Width 1.826 cm 4.19 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 8.79 cm
Weight 4.28 g 10.5 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Case: 59.5 g
Colour - Empowered pink | Indigo blue | Green, sage, pastels | Black
Protection IPX4 Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Noise Isolating - Yes Skullcandy Indy are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Skullcandy Indy microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable Micro-USB charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Indy.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Skullcandy Indy
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, micro-USB charging cable, stability gels (large)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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