Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Nothing vs Skullcandy
Nothing vs Skullcandy: the differences
| Compare |  Nothing | Skullcandy ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £29 | $14.99 |
| Battery life | 68 hoursHigher | 60 hours |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Multi-room | No | YesHas it |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP67 |
| Markets | Not confirmed | 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 |
Same on both: Noise cancelling (Yes).
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Key differences
- Skullcandy scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Battery life is higher at Nothing: 68 hours vs 60 hours.
- Warranty is higher at Nothing: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Multi-room: only Skullcandy.
- Support channels: only Nothing offers Community.
- Products: only Skullcandy offers Speakers, Portable speakers.
Our verdict on each
Nothing
Nothing suits listeners who want noise cancelling headphones and earbuds in one place, with a 2 years warranty and 68 hours of stated battery life on the headphone range. A 30 day return window softens the first listen, and support runs on email, help centre and community only.
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 | Nothing | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price of £29 for headphones and earbuds places Nothing mid table, ranking 23 of 64 brands on price from. | 9.9HigherEntry price of $14.99, ranked 6 of 64, drives a cost score of 9.9. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherWarranty of 2 years outstrips the 1.75 typical cover, with a 30 day return window on top. | 9.0Noise cancelling, multiroom and 60 hours of battery support an offer score of 9. |
How they place
| Ranking | Nothing | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones and earbuds | 73 of 119 | 71 of 119 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Nothing | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Nothing | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 68 hours | 60 hours |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Where these facts come from
Nothing
- nothing.tech: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Skullcandy
- skullcandy.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Nothing | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Headphones, Earbuds | Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakersCovers more |
| Bluetooth codecs | Aac, Ldac, Lc3 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Nothing Technology Limited | Skullcandy, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Help centre, Email |
Phones
| Fact | Nothing | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 24 months | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Nothing | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Not confirmed | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile |
| Wireless peripherals | Not confirmed | Yes |
Chargers and power banks
| Fact | Nothing | Skullcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Highest continuous output (W) | Not confirmed | 15 |
| GaN chargers | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Nothing | Skullcandy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 68 hoursabove the median | 60 hoursabove the median | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Nothing
Pros
- The range covers headphones and earbuds from a single maker, where Corsair lists headphones alone.
- Noise cancelling is included, a feature 82.5% of listings in this category also carry.
- Codec support spans aac, ldac and lc3, so the range handles more than a baseline codec.
Cons
- Multiroom is not offered, and the range covers headphones and earbuds where JBL also lists speakers, soundbars, hi-fi and turntables.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no phone line or live chat listed.
- Price from £29 ranks 23 of 64 brands, so it is not the cheapest way into the category.
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
Nothing
Who it suits
- Listeners who want headphones and earbuds from the same maker and expect noise cancelling on the flagship headphone.
- Commuters and travellers who care about battery life and a 2 years warranty more than about linked speakers.
- Shoppers cross checking a headphone purchase against a gaming headset, since HyperX headphones start at $29.99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Home audio buyers who want linked speakers, where JBL covers speakers, soundbars, hi-fi and turntables and Nothing does not.
- Buyers who want phone or live chat support, since support runs on email, help centre and community only.
- Gaming headset shoppers set on Corsair, which lists headphones only, or on HyperX for a different price point at $29.99.
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
Nothing
Current offer
Discount code
Nothing Student Programme: 10% off audio: 10% off audio and wearable products
Nothing Student Programme enrolment required; applies to phones, audio and wearable products
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 | Nothing | 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
Nothing
How much do Nothing headphones and earbuds cost?+
The range covers headphones and earbuds and starts at £29, which is a mid table entry price rather than the cheapest on the list. On entry price Nothing sits at 23 of 64 brands, so a shopper on a tight budget has cheaper routes and a shopper who wants noise cancelling at this level does not.
How long is the Nothing warranty?+
Nothing Technology Limited offers 2 years of cover, the same period expressed as 24 months in the terms of sale. That sits above the 1.75 typical warranty in this category, and it is applied under UK terms of sale because the brand is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
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.