Skullcandy Ecubuds would be sustainable wireless stereo headphones. According to the company, they are made with “65% of certified recycled plastics and 57% less heavy metals”, which led to a carbon footprint of 50% lower than similar products on the market. During the bats – impressive claims. Who does not want to be part of an attempt to make the world a cleaner place? The number can be slightly more initially than you think, because the cost of environmentally friendly headphones here is a battery, lithium batteries to be specific.
The Skullcandy Ecobuds storage quay has no battery support. This means that when the headphones are placed in the magnetic case, they simply fulfill storage objectives. They do not make juice like other Tws headphones generally do so in cases of charge. They are compatible with the opposite load via an integrated USB Type Cable. You can connect it to any USB type-C port, including that of your phone, and it will feed the headphones. Does this novelty, alongside sustainability, is worth RS. 3 999? Discover.
Skullcandy Ecubuds Design and features: Featory Light and Functional
- Size (with case) – 102 x 60 x 30 mm
- Weight (with cases) – 40g
- Resistance to water and dust – IPX4
- Color – Glacier
The Skullcandy Ecubuds are delivered with a traditional intra -ear design and three sizes of gel tips – small, medium and large. The mediums adapt the best to me. They offer a decent adjustment but are not the most comfortable for long -term uses. The touch sensors of each earpiece are easy to locate because they are marked by engraved corporate logos. Load load connectors are placed inside the stems.
The storage station is delivered with a short USB type C cable
The headphones are delivered with a magnetic storage quay, which has an integrated USB USB cable which folds in case it is not used. This lightens the missing battery stroke, in my opinion. I imagine that I would not be better satisfied if I had to seek or wear an additional loose cable with me all around. Although the headphones are kept in place by magnets, the case has no coverage. Therefore, avoid making the mistake I made to put them in a tote bag with several other articles. In transit, one of the headphones had dislodged the case, and I panicked briefly before it falls from the folds of the umbrella. Aside from that, the headphones and the case are compact, light and easy to transport.
The Skullcandy Ecubuds are available in a single glacier color, where headphones and storage quays appear in a blue and white marbled pattern. The integrated USB USB cable is white with sand stains. The headphones have an IPX4 rating for splash resistance. With the case, they measure 102 x 60 x 30 mm and weigh 40 g.
Skullcandy ECOBUDS Specifications and controls: Too simple?
- Driver – 6 mm
- Gesture checks – Yes
- Companion Application – No
The Skullcandy Ecubuds bear 6 mm drivers, according to the Amazon list of the product. We will discuss their sound quality, but for this section, we will focus on the control experience. Like many other TWS headphones, ECOBUDS support capacial touch orders, but unlike several competitors, they are not delivered with a companion application. It had an impact on two levels. First, you can only mix the three predefined EQ modes – music, bass and podcast, and not personalize the equalization. Even if I leave this slide because I am not looking for a studio class experience of these headphones, the lack of application also means that all the controls are based on gestures, which is the second thing. There are a few gestures that you will have to remember, so let’s go.
Load connectors are placed on the side of the stems
A single tap on one or the other of the headphones controls reading and calls, while a longer pressure regulates the volume (left for the bottom, right for up). A double tap on one or the other of the headphones passes to the next track, while a triple tap returns to the previous track. A quadruple tap on the right earpiece rocks through EQ modes. A quadruple tap on the left earpiece activates the assistant for the paired apparatus. Six second maintenance disconnects the paired device, while two taps and a maintenance of a second in the helmet.
Yes, it is also tedious to remember that to read (and write), but I mainly treated the game / pause and volume controls, which were simple and direct. The slightly embarrassing action for the first uses was between EQ modes, but it finally grew up on me.
Skullcandy Ecubuds Performance and battery life: chaotic neutral
- Quick load – Yes (claimed 10 minutes up to 2 hours)
- Bluetooth – Bluetooth 5.2
How does the Skullcandy Ecobuds sound? Better than what I expected. With the 6 mm pilots, my hopes for the audio experience have been put in place quite low. The violation of these expectations was welcome. Overall, they offer a clear and shiny sound experience. Podcast mode focuses on voices on any other detail. True to its name, Bass Boost mode highlights bass, while musical mode offers a more balanced sound of the three.
The load cable folds carefully in the platform when not used
The sound is not downright muddy at any level, although the higher ratings tend to withdraw 70% or more volume. For example, you can hear the distortions with the high notes of Nirvana on a girl. For most, the sounds are clear but lack details that you will get with larger drivers. Trisons like Glooey by Glass Animals to ride by LED Zeppelin (the latter in low mode), you get an audio production good enough to allow you to get involved while you are on a cleaning frenzy or you walk towards the local market.
Even if the Skullcandy Ecubuds do not support the active noise cancellation (ANC), the company claims that the headphones are delivered with an “insulating noise adjustment”. Technically, the claim is not completely false. It isolates a little noise, but not a significant amount. If you are used to the headphones and headphones of the ANC, in particular in public places, the transition to Ecubuds can disturb you a little. However, the lack of ANC has not changed my experience much, because I mainly used them with casualness (read: to dissociate) and not take calls or focus on work.
The Skullcandy Ecubuds support Bluetooth 5.2 and perfectly connect to the paired device each time they are removed from the case. You can choose to use the two headphones or only one. The audio synchronizes well even if you add the second headphones halfway. The microphone performance is not very good, but functional. He picks up environmental noise next to your voice. Fan whirlwind can stifle your voice when using these headphones. If you are in a crowded place or even outside, you may want to use your phone audio to answer calls.
The headphones are available in recyclable plastic packaging
In a market where several leading brands at all levels are competing with TWS headphones that offer 30 to 40 hours or more the total battery life, the Skullcandy Ecubuds are delivered with around 8 hours of reading time. Which, compared to other popular TWS headphones and headphones, is a decent average. On paper, the lack of battery on the storage platform seems too shocking. Before using them, I could not stop the premonition of being blocked in the listening without listening metro. However, I did not make any challenges of such. In just 10 minutes of load, they offer almost two hours of reading. If you can load the headphones for a full hour, you can get about eight hours of use. I timed eight hours and 13 minutes of reading in a load cycle.
Loading headphones is quite simple. You remove the USB Type-C cable at the rear of the storage station and connect it to a Type-C USB port. In my case, I mainly billed them using my phone, and in an hour, they would bill completely. This is effective in more ways than one. You don’t have to transport a separate charger (yes, in most cases, the case would be enough, but in Rome!), And it does not drain the telephone battery considerably. The compact size of headphones also allows you to continue your use of your phone as usual. You can also use a power bank to charge them, or even your laptop, tablet or device with a USB type-C port.
That said, I must accept that the absence of a charge of charge was noticeably embarrassing during the first two days, otherwise practically. But it grew up on me fairly quickly. The load on the go is always very possible, and it is a less gadget that you should worry about connecting before going to bed.
The compact design of headphones and the platform make them easy to transport
Skullcandy Ecubuds: Verdict
The Skullcandy Ecubuds are good TWS headphones. They have stable connectivity, clear sound and offer the lifespan of the claimed battery. The durability of the product also adds Brownie to your conscience as a citizen of the world (how much it is worth). Do these headphones are worth RS. 3,999, however? Yes and no. The answer depends on your preferences. Do you want to put better sound details and 40 hours of total battery life before your conscience? In my opinion, they should work well for occasional listeners.
However, if you plan to buy your only pair of headphones for daily use, and not an additional laptop on the go, you will find other options that come with better adjustment, more features, charging cases (although unsustainable) and companion applications in this price range.
You can get the Realme Buds Air 6 (exam) RS. 3,299 for total autonomy of almost 40 hours. At the same price, you can opt for the Nord Buds 3 Pro (review) for a better and balanced sound experience.
For only RS. 300 more, you can invest in the CMF Buds Pro 2, which offers up to 50 DB ANC, up to 43 hours of total battery life and integrated features by Chatgpt via the NETHING X application.
The absence of a charge case is not a break for me. Even audio quality is good for occasional listening. In this competitive price range, many other features can make the experience healthy more pleasant. Admittedly, one day there could be common ground between being an audiophile and a person concerned with the environment, but perhaps, as Dean Martin says, “today is not the day.”
