Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
A 20-hour total battery life with a rapid charge that yields 2 hours from 10 minutes makes these earbuds a reliable travel companion. The IP55-rated build and passive noise-isolating fit provide a secure, sweat-resistant seal for exercise without the battery drain of active noise cancellation. These are best for budget-conscious commuters and gym-goers who prioritize durability and long listening sessions over call quality.
form factor in-ear
driver type Dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 8
case battery hours 20
water resistance IP55
65 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 104 |
| Max SPL | 104 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 2 hrs |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Other |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Skullcandy app |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 | 53.3 | 91 | 72.3 | 70.3 | 70.6 | 75.9 | 91.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 79.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 91.2 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 97.8 | 96 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
Usage Scores
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