Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Anker vs Skullcandy
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Anker | Skullcandy ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15 | $14.99Lower |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 300Higher | 15 |
| GaN chargers | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | 1.5 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, FI, IS, NO, SE, DK, AU, AE | US, CA, MX, BR, CO, VE, GB, IE, NL, FR, DE, ES, BE, PT, AT, HU, SE, IT, ZA, JP, KR, IN, AU, NZ, AE |
| Largest power bank (mAh) | 27,000 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Skullcandy scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Price from is lower at Skullcandy: $14.99 vs $15.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at Anker: 300 vs 15.
- GaN chargers: only Anker.
- Warranty is higher at Anker: 1.5 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Anker offers Phone, Chat, Community.
- Skullcandy is available in 31 more countries.
- Products: only Anker offers Charger, Power bank, Cable.
- Products: only Skullcandy offers Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers.
- Markets: only Anker offers FI, IS, NO.
Our verdict on each
Anker
Anker is the pick for shoppers who want a single name to cover a whole charging shelf at entry prices of $15. Output reaches 300 W and power banks carry 27,000 mAh, with cover of 1.5 to 2 years running above the 1 median in this group.
Skullcandy
Skullcandy suits shoppers who want everyday audio under a single brand, with headphones, earbuds, speakers and portable speakers starting at $14.99 and 60 hours of battery on its noise cancelling headphones. The trade-off is a 1 year warranty and support limited to help centre and email.
Score breakdown
| Area | Anker | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry chargers start at $15, and Anker ranks 16 of 56 on that measure. | 9.9HigherEntry price of $14.99, ranked 6 of 64, drives a cost score of 9.9. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherThe range runs charger, power bank and cable with 300 W top output, 27,000 mAh capacity and 1.5 to 2 years cover. | 9.0Noise cancelling, multiroom and 60 hours of battery support an offer score of 9. |
| Trust | 8.7Backed by Anker Innovations Limited, founded 2011 and reachable on email, phone and chat. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Anker | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Chargers and power banks | 12 of 115 | 70 of 115 |
Also worth a look
BLUETTI has highest continuous output (w) at 5,000, against 300 for Anker and 15 for Skullcandy.
BLUETTI reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Anker | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Charger, Power bank, Cable, Dock, Wireless charger | Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers |
| Legal entity | Anker Innovations Limited | Skullcandy, Inc. |
| Headquarters | China | United States |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Help centre, Email |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Anker | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Not confirmed | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile |
| Wireless peripherals | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Battery life | Not confirmed | 60 hours |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Anker | Skullcandy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15lowest quarter | $14.99lowest quarter | $29.99 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 300above the median | 15lowest quarter | 142.5 |
| Largest power bank (mAh) | 27,000above the median | Not confirmed | 25,000 |
| Warranty | 1.5 to 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 |
Median across 53 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Anker
Pros
- The range spans charger, power bank and cable, so a phone cable and a laptop charger come off the same shelf.
- Top output of 300 W clears the 145 median across the group.
- Entry price of $15 lands high up the field on 16 of 56.
Cons
- Output of 300 W sits under the 555 upper quartile of the group, so the largest desktop machines are not the target.
- Availability is listed for US, CA and GB only, so buyers elsewhere depend on shipping.
- Docks and wireless charging sit in charger, power bank and cable but $15 is a single entry point, so costs climb across the shelf.
Skullcandy
Pros
- Headphones, earbuds, speakers and portable speakers all start at $14.99, so nothing in the catalogue needs a premium budget.
- Noise cancelling is offered and the battery reaches 60 hours on that headphone range, above the 48.5 median for this category.
- Gaming headsets cover pc, playstation and xbox, and the gaming products listed are wireless.
Cons
- Cover runs 1 year, placing Skullcandy at 29 of 56 brands on warranty length.
- Support runs on help centre and email only, so written help replaces a phone line or live chat.
- Charger output tops out at 15 W and GaN is not used, so the accessory range suits small top ups rather than laptops.
Who each suits
Anker
Who it suits
- Households buying for several device types at once, since the range covers charger, power bank and cable.
- Shoppers in the United States, CA and GB who want support on email, phone and chat in their own market.
- Travellers who need power bank capacity up to 27,000 mAh alongside a 300 W charger.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing the biggest wattage, since 300 W trails the 555 upper quartile of the group.
- Shoppers after a tool battery ecosystem, since DeWalt lists charger only.
- People who want the shortest catalog, since Akkuk.hu keeps its range to charger, power bank and cable.
Skullcandy
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want everyday listening gear in one place, covering headphones, earbuds and speakers at entry prices of $14.99.
- Commuters and travellers who want noise cancelling with 60 hours of battery.
- Multi-room households, since multiroom is supported on the speaker side.
Who should look elsewhere
- Soundbar, hi-fi and turntable buyers, since JBL covers headphones, earbuds and speakers while Skullcandy lists headphones, earbuds and speakers.
- Headset specialist shoppers, since HyperX lists headphones and earbuds and CORSAIR lists headphones.
Current offers
Anker
Current offer
Discount code
15% Off Your First Purchase: 15% off first purchase
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Skullcandy
Current offer
Free trial
Free Skull AI trial with Method 540 ANC Earbuds: 90 days or 10 hours of use
Enrollment required; trial begins on date of enrollment and lasts 90 days or 10 hours of use, whichever comes first; Skull AI Credits then cost $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Anker | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
8 of 32 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Anker
How much does Anker cost to get started?+
The chargers collection starts at $15. That entry point ranks Anker 16 of 56 on price, so the cheapest units sit toward the cheaper end of this category. Cost rises as you move from a single wall charger up to docks, power banks and wireless pads.
What is the highest power output Anker offers?+
Maximum output across the range is 300 W. That is above the 145 median for the category, while the biggest chargers here push to 555. Anker ranks 18 of 55 on that measure, so it sits in the upper part of the field.
Skullcandy
How much do Skullcandy headphones and speakers cost at entry?+
Headphones, earbuds, speakers and portable speakers all start at $14.99. That opening figure places Skullcandy at 6 of 64 brands on price, so budget shoppers enter at the cheap end of the list. Costlier models sit above the entry point within the same catalogue.
How long is the Skullcandy warranty?+
Cover runs 1 year, placing Skullcandy at 29 of 56 brands on cover length. That is also the 1 median warranty across brands on the site, so buyers wanting longer protection need retailer extended cover on top.