Skullcandy Skullcandy Method 360 ANC True Wireless Review

The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are okay earbuds with a famous name (Bose) but middling performance. Their best score is battery life (61st percentile), but sound and ANC are below average. Not worth the $100+ price tag when better options exist.

The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are a solid pair of true wireless earbuds with a big name attached: Bose. They're tuned by Bose, which is a nice marketing point, and they pack adjustable ANC and a transparency mode. They're built for commutes and daily use, not for audiophiles or gamers.

At their core, these are straightforward earbuds. You get decent battery life, app control, and a unique clip-on case. But our data shows they're not chart-toppers. They land in the middle of the pack for most things, with sound and ANC performance sitting below average.

Performance is a mixed bag. The Bose-tuned sound is fine for podcasts and casual listening, but it scores in the 40th percentile, meaning there are a lot of better-sounding buds out there. The ANC is similarly middle-of-the-road at the 38th percentile; it'll take the edge off a bus engine but won't silence the world. Battery life is decent, landing in the 61st percentile, and the case gives you a handy clip. The mic and connectivity scores are low, so call quality and pairing reliability might be hit-or-miss.

Priced between $100 and $130, the value proposition is shaky. You're paying a premium for the Bose name, but the actual performance doesn't back it up. Our scoring system rates them at 18.9 out of 100 overall, which is low. For the same money, you can find earbuds that sound better, cancel more noise, or do both.

Compared to the class leaders, they fall short. The Sony WF-1000XM5 and Technics EAH-AZ100 are in another league for sound and ANC, though they cost more. The real competition is in the budget segment. The CMF Buds Pro 2 and Nothing Ear (a) offer stronger ANC and better sound for less money. Even the JBL Tune Buds 2 likely match or beat these on core features. The Method 360 ANC's main differentiator is the Bose branding and the clip case, not performance.

Skip these if you're an audiophile, a frequent caller, or a commuter who needs top-tier noise cancellation. The sound and ANC scores are too low for those uses. Also, gamers should absolutely look elsewhere; our data shows these are among the worst earbuds for gaming, scoring a dismal 5.1 out of 100.

Buy these only if you're a die-hard Skullcandy fan who specifically wants that Bose collab and the clip case. They're fine for basic, everyday listening on a commute. But if you care more about sound quality, call clarity, or strong noise cancellation, your money is better spent elsewhere.