Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
Skullcandy
62 Overall Score
vs
JBL Endurance Race 2
JBL
84 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Budget
Travel
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 | JBL Endurance Race 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 6.800000190734863 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB | 104 dB |
| Max SPL | 104 dB★ | 94 dB |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | JBL Endurance Race 2 - Waterproof (IP68) sports true wireless earbuds with 4 mics for crisp, clear calls, JBL Pure Bass sound, 48Hrs of Playback, plus speed charging & Active Noise Cancelling (Purple) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Smart Ambient |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 2 hrs | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 36 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 70 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Skullcandy app | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
JBL Endurance Race 2
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R7404.160score per dollar
vs
JBL Endurance Race 21.402score per dollar
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Endurance Race 2
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
