In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Indy ANC and Sony LinkBuds S. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 76 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | 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 |
Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g | |
| Colour | Feisty pink | True black | Black | White | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | - | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Indy ANC. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Active Noise Cancellation | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Indy ANC. |
| Max Input Power | 10 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 103 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 5 mm | Skullcandy Indy ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| Magnet Material | NdFeB | Neodymium | |
| Features | Built-in Tile Tracker | Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off, ambient | - |
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| CABLE | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 2 m | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Features | Touch control, auto power on/off | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Battery Type | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 55 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | 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 |
Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 16 hours | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh), 2 pairs of stability gels (small, large) | Charging case, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | NOM, IPX4, EAC, Directive 2014/53/EU | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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