Skullcandy review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
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.
Key facts
- Best for
- Budget audio buyers who want headphones, earbuds and speakers from one brand at a low entry price.
- Price from
- $14.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Noise cancelling
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Battery life
- 60 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Multi-room
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- IP rating
- IP67 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- 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 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Skullcandy, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Email (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers
- Official website
- skullcandy.com
Gaming gear
- Price from
- $14.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Wireless peripherals
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Battery life
- 60 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- 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 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Skullcandy, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Email (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers
- Platforms
- Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile
Chargers and power banks
- Price from
- $14.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Highest continuous output (W)
- 15 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- GaN chargers
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- 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 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Skullcandy, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Email (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
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.
- Sales run across US, CA and MX, a wide spread of markets served by a single brand.
- Multiroom is supported, so several speakers can play in different rooms.
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.
- The range ends at headphones, earbuds and speakers, leaving soundbars, hi-fi and turntables to JBL, which covers headphones, earbuds and speakers.
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Scored 9.5 / 10 by GizmoCue.
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.
Where it sits among rivals
Skullcandy sits mid-table on the measures that move purchase decisions. Battery life ranks 18 of 61 brands, which reads as solid rather than outstanding. Entry price is the strongest result, at 6 of 64 brands on opening cost, so the cheapest way into this brand sits near the front of that list. Warranty length pulls the other way, at 29 of 56 brands on cover. Buyers shopping purely on sticker price have plenty of room here. Buyers who treat after sales cover as a deciding factor should look further up the list before settling.
What it does well
The headphone side carries the weight of the range. Noise cancelling is offered, and the battery reaches 60 hours on that headphone, which is enough for a long flight or a full week of commuting without a charger in the bag. Multiroom is supported on the speaker side, so more than one speaker can fill different rooms at once. Cover is 1 year, and that is the part to weigh: the hardware is generous on everyday convenience, thinner on the safety net afterwards.
Who runs it
Skullcandy is run by Skullcandy, Inc., headquartered in the United States. That US base is where the legal terms sitting behind every order are set, and where the warranty promise originates. Support runs through help centre and email, so the contact routes are written rather than spoken: self service articles in the help centre, or email for a longer answer. Buyers who want an immediate conversation should factor that difference into the decision.
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Where Skullcandy is available
- Available
- Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
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.
Do Skullcandy noise cancelling headphones last long on a charge?+
Noise cancelling is offered, and battery life reaches 60 hours on that headphone, above the 48.5 median for headphone and earbud brands here. That gap means fewer charging stops on a long trip or a heavy week of commuting.
Which platforms do the Skullcandy gaming headsets support?+
The gaming range covers pc, playstation and xbox, and the gaming products listed are wireless. The same headset can move between a desktop, either console camp, a handheld and a phone without a separate unit for each machine.
What product types does Skullcandy actually sell?+
The catalogue lists headphones, earbuds and speakers. Speakers stop at portable units, so soundbars, hi-fi and turntables sit outside Skullcandy's range. JBL covers headphones, earbuds and speakers, which makes it the one to check if a soundbar or turntable is the goal.
Can a Skullcandy portable speaker survive water and dust?+
The portable speaker in the range carries an IP67 rating, so it is sealed against dust and tolerant of immersion in water. That suits poolsides, beaches and dusty outdoor trips where a fabric covered driver would suffer. Higher rated models sit inside the same speaker range.
Do Skullcandy chargers use GaN and how much power do they output?+
GaN is not used on the charger range, and maximum output tops out at 15 W. That is enough for topping up earbuds and small accessories, but it will not charge a laptop at any useful speed. Check that figure against your device before buying.
Who do I deal with after buying Skullcandy gear?+
Orders sit with Skullcandy, Inc., headquartered in the United States, so the terms behind a purchase come from that company. Support then runs through help centre and email: the help centre for self service fixes, or email for a written reply. Plan for written contact when you need help.
Sources
- skullcandy.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets
“Locations: North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela), Europe / Middle East (United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium,...”
- skullcandy.com/collections/accessories checked September 30, 2026
Backs: GaN chargers, Highest continuous output (W)
“Accessories range lists only Fuelbase™ Max 2 Wireless Charging Pad among charging products”
- skullcandy.com/collections/gaming checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Platforms, Wireless peripherals
“Multi-platform connectivity PC, Mobile, XBOX (Xbox Model), PlayStation, Nintendo Switch”
- skullcandy.com/collections/shop-all checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Products
“Jib® USB C - In-Ear Wired Earbuds - Regular price $14.99”
- skullcandy.com/pages/help-center checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“SKULLCANDY HELP CENTER - Product Help, Order Status, Warranty, Returns, Contact Skullcandy”
- skullcandy.com/policies/terms-of-service checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“owned and operated by Skullcandy, Inc., 1640 Redstone Center Dr. Suite 115A, Park City, Utah 84098, USA”
- skullcandy.com/products/crusher-1080-anc-headphones checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Battery life, Noise cancelling, Warranty
“Crusher® 1080 ANC - Up to 60 Hours of Battery (ANC off); up to 50 Hours of Battery (ANC on)”
- skullcandy.com/products/session-360 checked September 30, 2026
Backs: IP rating, Multi-room
“Session® 360 - IP67 Dust, Water, Shockproof”
Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
What changed
- September 30, 2026: GaN chargers now no
- September 30, 2026: Highest continuous output (W) now 15
- September 30, 2026: score was 9.4, now 9.5
Skullcandy
Budget audio buyers who want headphones, earbuds and speakers from one brand at a low entry price.