A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Skullcandy Indy Fuel IP55

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, 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).

Having a value of IPX4, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means 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 Gen 1, 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, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a lower liquid rating than Skullcandy Indy Fuel

Weight

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 57g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a weight of 44.5g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel, at 57g weigh more than the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by of 12.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 are resistant to sweat

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Skullcandy Indy Fuel and BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Skullcandy Indy Fuel, and BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 6mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 105dB/mW

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 Gen 1 4.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is 4.5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's battery life is less than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 27hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's case has a charge of 13.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 13.5 hours

Charge Time

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 0.3hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 0.7 hours

Battery Power

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Bluetooth Version

Skullcandy Indy Fuel v5

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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 Gen 1 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have 2 microphones.

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Supports Fast Charging

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

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

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	Skullcandy Indy Fuel	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	57g	44.5g
	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	3hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	13.5hours
	charge time	0.3hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	bluetooth version	v5	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	✗	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	✗	2only
EXTRAS	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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