Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Skullcandy vs Timekettle
What sets them apart
| Compare | Skullcandy ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99Lower | $119.99 |
| Battery life | 60 hoursHigher | 36 hours |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| 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 | AU, AT, BE, CA, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IT, JP, LI, LU, RU, SG, TH, TW, UA, US, VN |
| Multi-room | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Noise cancelling (Yes), Warranty (1 year).
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Key differences
- Skullcandy scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at Skullcandy: $14.99 vs $119.99.
- Battery life is higher at Skullcandy: 60 hours vs 36 hours.
- Support channels: only Timekettle offers Chat, Phone, Community.
- Skullcandy is available in 12 more countries.
- Products: only Skullcandy offers Headphones, Speakers, Portable speakers.
- Markets: only Skullcandy offers MX, BR, CO.
- Markets: only Timekettle offers CH, ID, LI.
Our verdict on each
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.
Timekettle
Timekettle suits buyers who want noise cancelling earbuds, 36 hours of battery and an entry price of $119.99 without stepping up to a premium tier. The trade offs are a 1 year warranty and an earbuds only range, so anyone after over ear headphones or longer cover should widen the search.
Score breakdown
| Area | Skullcandy | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry price of $14.99, ranked 6 of 64, drives a cost score of 9.9. | 8.5Entry price of $119.99 ranks 52 of 64, and the cost score part is 8.5. |
| Offer | 9.0Noise cancelling, multiroom and 60 hours of battery support an offer score of 9. | 9.2HigherNoise cancelling is yes and battery runs 36 hours, with an offer score part of 9.2. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.3Warranty of 1 years plus phone and help centre support gives a trust score part of 8.3. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Skullcandy | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99 | $119.99 |
| Battery life | 60 hours | 36 hours |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Where these facts come from
Skullcandy
- skullcandy.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Timekettle
- timekettle.co: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Skullcandy | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones and earbuds | 71 of 119 | 1 of 119 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Skullcandy | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakersCovers more | Earbuds |
| Legal entity | Skullcandy, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | China |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2016 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Skullcandy | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile | Not confirmed |
| Wireless peripherals | Yes | Not confirmed |
Chargers and power banks
| Fact | Skullcandy | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Highest continuous output (W) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| GaN chargers | No | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Skullcandy | Timekettle | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99lowest quarter | $119.99highest quarter | $65.97 |
| Battery life | 60 hoursabove the median | 36 hoursbelow the median | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Timekettle
Pros
- Entry price of $119.99 puts Timekettle in the middle of the price ranking rather than at the top of it
- Noise cancelling is yes across the range, matching the 70.1% share of the category
- Battery of 36 hours is long enough for travel days without carrying a case everywhere
Cons
- Warranty of 1 years sits at rank 29 of 56 on our warranty data
- The range is earbuds only, so anyone after over-ear headphones has to look at JBL or HyperX
- Battery of 36 hours ranks 34 of 61, below the category median of 40 hours
Who each suits
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.
Timekettle
Who it suits
- Travelers who want noise cancelling earbuds with a 36 hour battery at an entry price of $119.99
- Earbud only shoppers who would rather keep one product shape than browse across headphone types
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after over-ear headphones, since the range is earbuds only and JBL or HyperX cover both forms
- Buyers who want a longer warranty than 1 years and can find better cover elsewhere in the rankings
Current offers
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 | Skullcandy | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
8 of 42 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Timekettle
How much do Timekettle earbuds cost to start with?+
Timekettle earbuds start at $119.99, which is the entry point across the range rather than a promotional figure. That price places it at rank 52 of 64 on our price ranking, so it sits in the middle of the field. Support runs on email, chat and phone, and cover lasts 1 years.
Do Timekettle earbuds have noise cancelling?+
Noise cancelling is yes across the Timekettle range, so background noise is reduced on the buds themselves. Battery life of 36 hours supports long listening sessions, and the IPX4 rating covers sweat and rain. That pairing is unusual at an entry price of $119.99.
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