Skullcandy Smokin
By Skullcandy · Budget Wireless Earbuds · Audio & Electronics
- 20h total battery (8h buds + 12h case)
- Bluetooth 5.2
- IPX4 water resistant
- 6mm drivers
- 3 EQ modes (Music, Movie, Podcast)
Lowest price seen
~$27.99 (approx.)
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Summary
Entry-level true wireless earbuds from Skullcandy with a claimed 20 hours of total battery life. Check the Bluetooth version before you buy: the manufacturer’s own page contradicts itself, listing 5.2 in the feature list and 5.1 in the technical specifications.
Strengths
- 20 hours of total battery life is competitive at this price.
- 10-minute rapid charge gives 2 hours of playback.
- Three EQ modes (Music, Movie, Podcast) let you tune the sound.
- You can use either bud solo.
- 1-year limited warranty.
- 50% certified recycled plastics in the housing.
Weaknesses
- No independent tests exist — sound, microphone and battery claims are manufacturer statements only.
- No owner discussions were retrievable, so real-world reliability is unknown.
- The manufacturer page contradicts itself on Bluetooth version (5.2 vs 5.1).
- IPX4 rating appears only as an icon, not stated in text.
- No active noise cancelling, no app support, no wireless charging, no multipoint connection.
- No charging cable in the box.
Verified specifications
| Battery | 20 hours total (8 hours in the buds, 12 in the case). |
|---|---|
| Rapid charge | 10 minutes of charging gives 2 hours of playback. |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 per the feature list; the technical specifications section says 5.1. |
| Water resistance | IPX4 (shown as an icon; visible text says “Sweat & Water Resistant”). |
| Drivers | 6mm. |
| EQ modes | Music, Movie, Podcast. |
| Microphone | one in each earbud. |
| Weight | 40.59 g. |
| Materials | 50% certified recycled plastics in the housing. |
| Impedance | 16 ohm ±15%. |
| THD | under 3%. |
| Sound pressure level | 104dB ±3dB. |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz. |
| Warranty | 1-year limited. |
| In the box | earbuds, charging case, S/M/L ear gels, quick start and user guides. No charging cable listed. |
Full research notes and sources
What the manufacturer claims
Skullcandy lists the Smokin’ Buds at $27.99 in eight colors, with a claimed 20 hours of total battery life split between 8 hours in the buds and 12 in the case. The feature list highlights a 10-minute rapid charge that delivers 2 hours of playback, Bluetooth 5.2, and three EQ modes. The technical specifications add impedance of 16 ohm ±15%, THD under 3%, a 104dB ±3dB sound pressure level and a 20Hz–20kHz frequency response. The buds weigh 40.59 g and use 50% certified recycled plastics in the housing.
What’s missing
Beyond the manufacturer’s own page, this product has no retrievable third-party footprint. No instrumented independent test from RTINGS, Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, CNET or PCMag was found. No owner discussions on Reddit or other forums were retrievable. That means sound quality, microphone performance, real-world battery life, fit, durability and common failure modes are all unverified. The battery, sound and longevity claims are manufacturer statements without independent validation.
Is it worth it?
At $27.99 the feature list is competitive for the bottom price tier of true wireless earbuds. The 20-hour total battery, IPX4 rating, EQ modes and 1-year warranty are reasonable at that price if you accept unverified performance. Above roughly $35–40 the value weakens: competitors with published independent tests become available and this model’s missing test data becomes a real drawback. The decisive unknowns are sound quality, microphone quality, real-world battery and durability — all unmeasured.
Which model this is
This page covers Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds True Wireless Earbuds. The Amazon listing is ASIN B0C2F5KD26. Don’t confuse it with the 2009 wired Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds earphones reviewed by CNET, or with the sibling Smokin’ Buds 360.
Sources
Manufacturer:
Independent reviews:
- None found. RTINGS’ Skullcandy index exposes no Smokin’ Buds test result.
- CNET’s 2009 review of the wired Smokin’ Buds (unrelated product)
Owner reports:
- None found. No indexed owner discussions were retrievable.