Skullcandy Indy Evo
Score: 75/100
JBL Vibe Beam
Score: 73/100Rankings
Skullcandy Indy Evo provides a budget-friendly, IP55-rated earbud with 30 hours of total playback, Tile tracking and customizable EQ, targeting active listeners. It lacks ANC, has a bulky case and occasional connectivity issues, which keep it from competing with premium models. Ideal for cost-conscious gym-goers who want decent bass and useful extras without breaking the bank.
The JBL Vibe Beam (2023) offers deep bass, Smart Ambient awareness and a quick-charge system, delivering 32 hours of total playback in a lightweight package. It lacks active ANC and has an unclear water-resistance rating, which may limit its appeal for intense workouts. Ideal for casual listeners and commuters who value bass and battery life over premium isolation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hours | 8 hoursbest | |
30 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
10 meters | 244 metersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 57 g | 49 gbest |
— | 8 mmbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
1 | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 10 meters | 244 meters |
Build & Design(2) | ||
IP Rating | IP55 | IP54 |
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 57 g | 49 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 6 hours | 8 hours |
Battery Life (Charging Case) (hours) | 30 hours | 24 hours |
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | mm | 8 mm |
Microphone Count | 1 | 4 |
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Professional reviewers commend the Indy Evo for its rugged build, secure fit, and clear bass-forward sound with useful EQ presets, noting the rapid charging and Tile integration as strong points. However, they criticize the lack of active noise cancellation, the case's bulk, and minor driver inconsistencies, suggesting it's a solid budget sports earbud but not a premium audio solution.
Everyday users consistently praise the earbuds' stable fit, decent bass, long battery life, and added features like Tile tracking and EQ modes, while recurring complaints focus on the oversized case, occasional connectivity hiccups, and the absence of aggressive bass or ANC for very loud environments.
Professional reviewers commend the Vibe Beam for its compact, lightweight design, deep-bass tuning, and impressive 32-hour battery life with fast charging, but they criticize the absence of active noise cancellation and the vague water-resistance rating, which may limit its appeal for heavy-sweat activities.
Everyday users praise the powerful bass, long battery life, quick-charge convenience, comfortable fit, and reliable wireless range, while recurring complaints focus on occasional Bluetooth drop-outs, average call quality in noisy settings, fit looseness during intense exercise, and uncertainty about water-resistance protection.
