Skullcandy Method 360 ANC True Wireless Noise-Canceling Review

The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are decent budget earbuds with a great battery and okay ANC. They're fine for casual listening, but you can get better sound and features elsewhere for the price. Skip if you care about audio quality or connectivity.

The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are true wireless earbuds that promise Bose-tuned sound and active noise cancellation for under $130. They're built for commutes and everyday use, with a clip-on case and up to 40 hours of battery life.

On paper, that's a solid package. But our data shows these buds land squarely in the middle of the pack. They're not bad, but they're not great either. They're just... fine.

Performance is a mixed bag. The battery life is a genuine highlight, sitting in the 61st percentile. You'll get through a week of commutes without a sweat. The ANC is adjustable and works okay, ranking in the 37th percentile—it'll dull a bus engine but won't silence a plane cabin. The real letdown is sound quality, landing in the 40th percentile. For 'Sound by Bose,' it's surprisingly flat and unremarkable. Connectivity is also weak at the 22nd percentile, so expect occasional hiccups.

At $100 to $130, the value proposition is shaky. You're paying for the Bose name and a long battery, but you're getting mid-tier performance almost everywhere else. If battery life is your absolute top priority, maybe. But for most people, that money buys better-sounding buds with more reliable features.

Stacked against the competition, they struggle. The CMF Buds Pro 2 offer better sound and a unique dial for less cash. The Nothing Ear (a) smokes them in ANC performance. Even the JBL Tune Buds 2 often go on sale for less and deliver more consistent audio. The Sony WF-1000XM5 is in a different league entirely, but it costs more. The Method 360 ANC's only real win is battery life, but that's not enough to crown a champion.

Skip these if you're an audiophile or need rock-solid connectivity. The sound profile is too bland for critical listening, and our data shows the Bluetooth can be finicky. If you take a lot of calls on the go, the mediocre mic means you should look elsewhere too.

Buy these only if you need marathon battery life above all else and don't mind average sound. They're for the casual listener who wants ANC for their bus ride and will never critique a bassline. For everyone else, there are better options.