Skullcandy Smokin Buds True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

These are affordable true wireless in-ear earbuds from Skullcandy, built for everyday listening, workouts and hands-free calls. They focus on big, clean sound with 6mm drivers and Skullcandy Supreme Sound, rather than premium features you may not need.

You get up to 20 hours of total playtime, with 8 hours in the earbuds and an extra 12 hours from the charging case. The case charges via USB-C and takes about 1 hour to fully recharge from empty.

Yes. They have an IPX4 sweat and water resistance rating, so they handle sweaty workouts and light rain, with 3 sizes of ear gels for a secure fit. Just dry them off before putting them back in the charging case.

No, they don’t have active noise cancellation. Instead, they use a noise-isolating in-ear fit that passively blocks out background noise when you get a good seal with the ear gels, keeping the price low and battery life long.

Yes. Solo Mode lets you use either the left or right earbud on its own for calls or music, handy for staying aware of your surroundings or extending battery life. Both earbuds have a built-in microphone, so calls work in Solo Mode too.

Call quality is clear and reliable in quiet environments, with a microphone in each earbud for stereo calling. In windy or very noisy settings, clarity can drop, which is typical for earbuds at this price.

The earbuds charge inside the case, which charges via USB-C. Rapid Charge gives you 2 hours of playback from 10 minutes of charging, so a quick top-up keeps you going when you’re short on time.

They work with any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet and laptop, including iPhones and Android phones. They use Bluetooth 5.2 for a stable connection up to 10 metres, with auto on and connect so they pair automatically when you remove them from the case.

They stand out for sound quality and 20-hour battery life at a low price. Competitors like the JLab Go Air Pop give you longer battery life of up to 32 hours, but the Smokin Buds deliver fuller, cleaner sound.

Yes. They’re lightweight at around 40g with the case, with 3 sizes of silicone ear gels to help you find the right seal for comfort and sound isolation. Some users with smaller ears may find them slightly bulky, so try all 3 gel sizes.