A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Skullcandy Indy Fuel IP55

BLX Earbuds IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the BLX Earbuds's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the BLX Earbuds, Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a rating of IP55 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, Skullcandy Indy Fuel has a higher liquid rating than BLX Earbuds

Weight

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 57g

BLX Earbuds 44.5g

The BLX Earbuds have a weight of 44.5g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel, at 57g are heavier than the BLX Earbuds with a difference of 12.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, BLX Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

BLX Earbuds have sweat resistance

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

BLX Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Skullcandy Indy Fuel and BLX Earbuds have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

The BLX Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Skullcandy Indy Fuel, and BLX Earbuds have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 6mm

BLX Earbuds ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 20Hz

BLX Earbuds 20Hz

BLX Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 105dB/mW

BLX Earbuds ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Skullcandy Indy Fuel's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 3hours

BLX Earbuds 4.5hours

The BLX Earbuds's battery life is 4.5 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's battery life is less than that of BLX Earbuds by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 27hours

BLX Earbuds 13.5hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and BLX Earbuds's case is said to have a full charge of 13.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, more than that of BLX Earbuds by 13.5 hours

Charge Time

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 0.3hours

BLX Earbuds 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the BLX Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of BLX Earbuds by 0.7 hours

Battery Power

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

BLX Earbuds 40mAh

BLX Earbuds's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

The BLX Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Bluetooth Version

Skullcandy Indy Fuel v5

BLX Earbuds v5.1

The BLX Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of BLX Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

BLX Earbuds 10meters

BLX Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

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Number Of Microphones

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

BLX Earbuds 2only

The BLX Earbuds have 2 microphones.

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Supports Fast Charging

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

BLX Earbuds 1only

The BLX Earbuds have a multipoint of 1 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

The BLX Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

BLX Earbuds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

The BLX Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	BLX Earbuds	Skullcandy Indy Fuel
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP55
	weight	44.5g	57g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	✗	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	4.5hours	3hours
	battery life of charging case	13.5hours	27hours
	charge time	1hours	0.3hours
	battery power	40mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	bluetooth version	v5.1	v5
CONNECTIVITY	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	✗
EXTRAS	supports fast charging	✗	✓
	multipoint count	1only	✗
	has a mute function	✗	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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