Skullcandy S2MTW-T740
Score: 75/100
Soundcore P31i
Score: 80/100Rankings
The P31i offers premium-grade adaptive ANC, long battery life and AI translation, positioning it as a strong mid-range contender. Its 11 mm drivers and six-mic system provide solid audio and call quality, though touch controls and lack of spatial audio limit its appeal to audiophiles.
The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds deliver deep bass, long battery life and a secure fit at a budget price, but fall short on ANC performance, comfort over extended wear, and high-resolution codec support.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 hours | 10 hoursbest | |
12 mmbest | 11 mm | |
20 Hzbest | — | |
20,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 88 g | 59 gbest |
12 months | 18 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 12 mm | 11 mm |
Supported Codecs | SBC,AAC | LDAC, Hi-Res Audio |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 18 months |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 88 g | 59 g |
IP Rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 10 hours |
Charging Port Type | USB‑C | USB-C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Method 360 ANC for its bass-forward Bose-tuned audio, solid battery life and secure fit, while criticizing weak ANC, uncomfortable ergonomics and the oversized case.
Everyday users love the punchy bass, long battery life and secure fit for workouts, but repeatedly complain about the bulky case, inadequate noise cancellation and ear fatigue during extended use.
Professional reviewers commend the P31i for delivering premium-grade ANC (-52 dB) and a powerful 11 mm titanium driver package at a competitive price. They highlight the adaptive ANC, extensive six-mic AI call system, and the impressive 50-hour total battery life as major strengths, while noting the absence of spatial audio and high-resolution codecs as drawbacks for audiophiles.
Everyday users rave about the earbuds' price-to-performance ratio, praising the strong ANC, bass response, and the useful AI translation feature. Common complaints focus on overly sensitive touch controls and the need to experiment with ear-tip sizes for a secure fit.
“Bass is punchy and deep - great for gym sessions”
“Love the long battery life and fast charging”
“Fit stays secure during runs and workouts”
