A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

Skullcandy Indy Fuel IP55

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP55, the Jabra Elite 5's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 the second number of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

In comparison to the Jabra Elite 5, Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a rating of IP55 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Jabra Elite 5 10g

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 57g

Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel, at 57g weigh more than the Jabra Elite 5 by of 47g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have sweat resistance

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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite 5's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Jabra Elite 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 6mm

The Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 20Hz

The Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 20000Hz

The Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it 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

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 105dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 3hours

The Jabra Elite 5's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is 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 Jabra Elite 5 by 6 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 27hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Jabra Elite 5's case has a full charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 0.3hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 5's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 1.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

The Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

Jabra Elite 5 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

Skullcandy Indy Fuel v5

Jabra Elite 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

Jabra Elite 5 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

Jabra Elite 5 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 5 will work fine with your MacBook. 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

Jabra Elite 5 6only

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel too support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

The Jabra Elite 5, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Jabra Elite 5 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 5	Skullcandy Indy Fuel
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IP55
	weight	10g	57g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	9hours	3hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	27hours
	charge time	2hours	0.3hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	✗
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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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 Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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