Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Skullcandy Spoke: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 - Outstanding overall at around $85.

True Wireless

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

83Outstanding

$85

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Skullcandy Spoke

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

5.1

Noise cancelling

8.6

0.0

Battery

6.2

3.5

Calls

7.4

4.8

Value

3.2

Price (USD)

$85

$46

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024) against Skullcandy Spoke (2021). The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode and Companion app.

Elite 10 Gen 220243 yr newer
Spoke2021

What differsElite 10 Gen 2Spoke

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.0
ANC type: Adaptive; None
Wireless charging: Yes; No
USB-C: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP57; IPX4

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ.

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2Spoke

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $85; $46
HearWiki score: 83; 45
Released: 2024; 2021
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 6 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 6 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature: -; v-shaped
Impedance: -; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 98.4 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 4 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; -
Battery incl. case: 36 h; 14 h
Full charge time: -; 105 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; -
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 11 g; -
Case weight: 46.6 g; -
Water resistance: IP57; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; No
Microphones: 6; 1

Specification comparison of Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Skullcandy Spoke
Spec	Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2	Skullcandy Spoke
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$85	$46
HearWiki score	83 / 100 Outstanding	45 / 100 Weak
Released	2024	2021
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	6 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	6 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature	-	v-shaped
Impedance	-	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	98.4 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	4 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	-
Battery incl. case	36 h	14 h
Full charge time	-	105 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	No
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	11 g	-
Case weight	46.6 g	-
Water resistance	IP57	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	No
Calls
Microphones	6	1

What reviewers said

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a robust IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They deliver around 8 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), and the included case extends total battery to 36 hours while supporting wireless charging. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and a 10mm dynamic driver, these earbuds offer a versatile listening experience with touch controls and a companion app for custom EQ.

Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:IP57 rating provides strong dust and water protection
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 allows seamless device switching

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:No support for high-resolution codecs like aptX or LDAC
Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve

Skullcandy Spoke

The Skullcandy Spoke is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that delivers solid audio performance and reliable battery life for its price. It offers Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint support, touch controls, and a customizable EQ, though it lacks active noise cancellation and app support. Overall, it's a practical choice for cost-conscious listeners seeking a straightforward wireless experience.

Pro:Affordable price point
Pro:Good sound quality for the price
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity

Con:Battery life is modest at 4 hours per charge
Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No app support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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