Microsoft Surface Earbuds vs. Skullcandy Indy ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds and Skullcandy Indy ANC. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Earbuds vs. Skullcandy Indy ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Earbuds Skullcandy Indy ANC
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 76 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g
Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 g
Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.2 cm x 4.6 cm / 1.3 g
Charging case: 6.3 cm x 2.8 cm x 5.6 cm / 10 g
Colour Glacier Feisty pink | True black
Protection Waterproof, IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Earbuds Skullcandy Indy ANC
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Skullcandy Indy ANC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Microsoft Surface Earbuds.
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Skullcandy Indy ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 103 dB
Diaphragm 13.6 mm 12 mm Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Indy ANC.
Magnet Material - NdFeB
Features - Built-in Tile Tracker
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Earbuds Skullcandy Indy ANC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Earbuds Skullcandy Indy ANC
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off, ambient
CABLE Microsoft Surface Earbuds Skullcandy Indy ANC
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 2 m
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Earbuds Skullcandy Indy ANC
Features - Touch control, auto power on/off
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Earbuds Skullcandy Indy ANC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Skullcandy Indy ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Earbuds.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Earbuds Skullcandy Indy ANC
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh), 2 pairs of stability gels (small, large)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows -
Compliant Standards - NOM, IPX4, EAC, Directive 2014/53/EU
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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