Overall Score 4.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Powerbeats Pro | Skullcandy Indy Fuel |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
weight | 20.3g | 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 | 12mm | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | ✗ | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 105dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 3hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 27hours | |
charge time | 0.7hours | 0.3hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | bluetooth version | v5 | v5 |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating is read as, the first number 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 Powerbeats Pro, 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 Powerbeats Pro
Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel, at 57g
are heavier than the Powerbeats Pro by of 36.7g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If used rightly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.
Powerbeats Pro have sweat resistance
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel too are dustproof and water-resistant, which means that they can prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the devices keeping the interior components safe
Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Powerbeats Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Skullcandy Indy Fuel and Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers
Powerbeats Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both Skullcandy Indy Fuel, and Powerbeats Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the Skullcandy Indy Fuel
The Skullcandy Indy Fuel's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
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.
Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 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 Powerbeats Pro 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Powerbeats Pro's case has a full charge of 24 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,
more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 3 hours
It requires 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 Powerbeats Pro by 0.4 hours
Skullcandy Indy Fuel, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Powerbeats Pro 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, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Powerbeats Pro 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.
Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can 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.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Powerbeats Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.