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Skullcandy

Skullcandy Indy TWS

Name: Skullcandy Indy TWS
Brand: Skullcandy
SKU: B07R1Q1Z75
Price: 37.89 USD

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Noise Isolation

3.5/ 10

3.5

0.010.0

A 3.5 puts its noise isolation in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 131 of the 262 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

4 hBelow average

4 h

3 h15 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 244 of 262 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

16 hBelow average

16 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 242 of 262 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP55

IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP55 appears on 16% of the 242 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 262).

Noise Cancellation Type

Passive

Active60%Passive15%Hybrid9%Adaptive8%

Passive appears on 15% of the 179 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 262).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 4 h
Battery Life With Case: 16 h
Charging Method: USB-C

Build

IP Rating: IP55
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Passive
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Latency: 420 ms

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Black
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 10.5 g
Weight With Case: 59.5 g

Features

Control Type: Touch controls
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes

Microphone

Type: Dual microphone

Lab data

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Skullcandy Indy TWSSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Skullcandy Indy TWS: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-22.6
25	-20.2
32	-18.3
40	-16.6
50	-15.2
63	-14.3
80	-13.2
100	-12.2
125	-11.1
160	-9.8
200	-9.0
250	-7.4
315	-4.7
400	-2.5
500	-2.0
630	-0.4
800	-0.1
1000	0.0
1250	0.9
1600	2.2
2000	3.5
2500	6.2
3150	10.9
4000	8.8
5000	4.9
6300	5.0
8000	3.1
10000	4.9
12500	-1.1
16000	1.1
20000	-13.9

Skullcandy Indy TWS

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Skullcandy Indy TWS: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	0.3
26	-1.2
33	0.0
41	-0.0
52	-0.1
65	-0.1
82	0.1
103	0.1
130	0.3
163	0.1
205	-0.2
259	-0.5
325	-1.4
410	-2.1
516	-1.2
613	-1.4
772	2.0
972	5.5
1220	8.5
1540	10.1
1940	13.0
2440	17.7
3070	20.9
3870	29.1
4870	33.4
6130	32.2
7720	23.5
9720	27.3
12200	32.7
15400	25.9
19400	32.9

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.7/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed March 2022

Isolation3.5

Battery life5.2

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity5.0

Design7.0

Portability9.0

The verdict

Despite its faults, the Skullcandy Indy is a solid pair of true wireless earbuds. The IP55 sweatproof rating, good fit, and clear mids and highs make it a great choice for exercising or listening to podcasts.

✓What we like

✓Great fit

✓Bluetooth 5.0

✓IP55 rating

✓Small and portable charging case

✓Easy pairing process

✓Price

✕What could be better

✕Average battery life

✕Build is all a cheap plastic

✕Touch controls are hit or miss

✕SBC and AAC only, no aptX