It’s been a little while since we did a tech review, but the time was right, and by that we mean that we got our hands on some Skullcandy Skull IQ Earbuds, a product we had looked longingly at for a while. There are so many options on the market these days for earbuds, and whilst most people head down the Apple path, there are many which have the same functionality whilst being available at a fraction of the price.
First things first… what do they look like? Well they come in a neat, compact case which isn’t too bulky in your pocket, and the earbuds themselves are a good size. Another feature that we like, which doesn’t always happen at this price point is that they are Sweat and Water resistant.
Fit wise, these are great. We wore them whilst running and had no issues with them at all… again, which can be a problem so often at this price point. The BEST bit however is the hands free option… where you just say ‘HEY SKULLCANDY’ and you give commands to play or pause content, accept or reject calls, turn on Stay-Aware Mode for enhanced safety and even launch Spotify. Through a partnership with the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, Skullcandy is the first to provide voice-activated Spotify Tap™ access. A simple, “Hey Skullcandy, Spotify” voice command enables the most frictionless way to access music and podcasts, or users can press a button on their earbuds to activate. Skull-iQ alsomakes it easy to issue audio commands directly to a device’s personal voice assistant without any additional setup. These game-changing convenience features are ideal for anyone seeking added flexibility, but especially important for active lifestyle users engaged in activities like snowboarding, mountain biking, skateboarding and more.
When it comes to sound, again, these are really really good. Whilst there’s no ANC, it’s not something we missed. You can also really tailor your audio needs with the Skullcandy App to make sure they work just the way you want them to.
Additional details surrounding Push Active Sport True and Grind True Wireless Earbuds include:
Push Active Sport True Wireless Sport Earbuds – $179.95 RRP
- Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology –Issue simple, hands-free voice commands to take calls, change tracks, adjust volume, turn on Stay-Aware Mode, activate device assistant, launch Spotify Tap, and more
- Over-the-Air Updates – Update earbuds via the Skullcandy App to add new features for enhanced functionality and added value
- Premium Audio Quality –Experience supreme sound thanks to expertly-tuned acoustic drivers, dual noise-reducing microphones for natural and clear call quality and a noise-isolating fit
- Up to 44 Hours of Battery Life – Listen longer with 10 hours of battery life in the earbuds and 34 hours in the charging case
- USB-C Rapid Charging Case – For 10 minutes spent in the case, receive 2 hours of battery life
- True Wireless via Bluetooth® 5.2
- Auto On/Connect – Enjoy automatic turn on and pairing with the last device used
- IP55 Sweat and Water Resistance – Go on any adventure without missing a beat
- Built-in Tile™ Finding Technology – If an earbud is misplaced, simply ‘ring’ it from the Tile app
Grind True Wireless Earbuds – $179.95 RRP
- Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology –Issue simple, hands-free voice commands to take calls, change tracks, adjust volume, turn on Stay-Aware Mode, activate device assistant, launch Spotify Tap, and more
- Over-the-Air Updates – Update earbuds via the Skullcandy App to add new features for enhanced functionality and added value
- Premium Audio Quality – Experience supreme sound thanks to expertly-tuned acoustic drivers, dual noise-reducing microphones for natural and clear call quality and a noise-isolating fit
- Up to 40 Hours of Battery Life – Listen longer with 9 hours of battery life in the earbuds and 31 hours in the charging case
- USB-C Rapid Charging Case – For 10 minutes spent in the case, receive 2 hours of battery life
- True Wireless via Bluetooth® 5.2
- Auto On/Connect – Enjoy automatic turn on and pairing with the last device used
- IP55 Sweat and Water Resistance – Go on any adventure without missing a beat
- Built-in Tile™ Finding Technology – If an earbud is misplaced, simply ‘ring’ it from the Tile app
For more information on Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology as well as Push Active Sport True Wireless and Grind True Wireless Earbuds, visit https://skullcandy.com.au/
About Skullcandy®
Skullcandy is the original lifestyle audio brand, born in 2003 on a chairlift in Park City, Utah. Fast forward to today where Skullcandy is on a mission “to unleash the visceral power of music for all.” Skullcandy headphones and earbuds are created, tuned and tested to deliver music you can feel, specially engineered to provide a deeper, more immersive listening experience. The brand supports charitable causes through its Music With A Mission program where dedicated campaigns and a portion of proceeds from limited-edition product sales help make an impact. Skullcandy designs, markets and distributes its audio products through a variety of distribution channels globally. The company’s website can be found at www.skullcandy.com.au.