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Skullcandy

Skullcandy Mod

Here's our nod to the Mod.

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$46.91
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Noise Isolation / ANC
9.5/ 10
9.5
0.010.0

A 9.5 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top 10% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
7 hBelow average
7 h
3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
34 hAbove average
34 h
7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP55
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP55 appears on 16% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type
Passive
Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Passive appears on 14% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
7 h
Battery Life With Case
34 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Full Charge Minutes
10 min
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP55
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Passive
Ambient Mode
Standard
Anc Modes
Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Impedance
16 Ω
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.2
Bluetooth Codec
SBC
Bluetooth Range
9 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Case Dimensions
62×58×26 mm
Color Options
Black
Ear Tip Material
Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included
S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud
5 g
Weight With Case
54.8 g

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Physical buttons
Eq Customization
Presets only
Find My Device
Tile
Auto Connect
Yes
Auto Pause
No
Mono Mode
Yes

Microphone

Count
2
Noise Reduction Type
Active
Type
Dual microphone

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.6/ 10
Recommended
Sam Smart
Reviewed bySam SmartWriterReviewed August 2022
Isolation9.5
Battery life6.7
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity5.0
Design7.0
Portability9.0
The verdict

The Skullcandy Mod XT doesn't fully set itself apart from other earbuds in a similar price range, but it does what it can do quite well. The IP55 rating, Bluetooth multipoint, and good isolation make this pair of earbuds a great choice for anyone not trying to break the bank.

✓What we like
✓Affordable
✓IP55
✓Isolation
✓Bluetooth multipoint
✓Tile integration
✓Fast charging
✕What could be better
✕Buttons are hard to press
✕Case isn't very secure
Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Skullcandy ModSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Skullcandy Mod frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-24-18-12-60+6+12201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
Skullcandy Mod: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
207.2
257.4
327.5
407.5
507.4
637.1
806.5
1005.7
1254.7
1603.2
2002.6
2503.1
3151.8
400-0.2
500-1.3
630-0.5
800-0.5
10000.0
12501.2
16003.2
20005.5
25007.7
31507.7
40005.4
50006.3
63006.8
80003.6
100006.1
125000.8
16000-3.6
20000-20.4

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