True Wireless
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
84Great
$130
Full review dataOnePlus Buds Pro 4 vs Skullcandy Indy Fuel: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: OnePlus Buds Pro 4 - Great overall at around $130.
True Wireless
Skullcandy Indy Fuel
66Good
$99
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0
Skullcandy Indy Fuel
Sound6.0
Battery7.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Buds Pro 4 | Skullcandy Indy Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $130 | $99 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 66 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2026 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 47 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13 h | 6 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 30 h |
| Full charge time | 70 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 11 hours playback | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| ANC type | adaptive | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | yes | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.73 g | 12 g |
| Case weight | 50.62 g | 61 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | OnePlus Buds 4 | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 1 |
What reviewers said
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.
- Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
- Con:No official mention of wear detection
- Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals
Skullcandy Indy Fuel
The Skullcandy Indy Fuel are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver a comfortable fit, solid bass response, and a long total playtime of up to 30 hours with the charging case. They offer practical features like wireless charging, touch controls, and an IP55 rating for sweat and light water resistance, though their sound signature favors bass over vocal clarity and they lack advanced codecs or noise cancellation.
- Pro:Long combined battery life (30 hours with case)
- Pro:Comfortable, lightweight fit for all-day wear
- Pro:Wireless charging support for convenience
- Con:Recessed mids and treble reduce vocal clarity
- Con:Only SBC codec support, no AAC or aptX
- Con:No active noise cancellation or multipoint pairing
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