True Wireless
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360
68Good
$28
Full review dataSkullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360 vs Sony WF-LS900N: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-LS900N comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-LS900N - Great overall at around $53.
True Wireless
Sony WF-LS900N
78Great
$53
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360
Sound6.5
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Sony WF-LS900N
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360 | Sony WF-LS900N |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $28 | $53 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 0.2" |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 50Hz-10kHz | - |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 9 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 6 h |
| Battery incl. case | 20 h | 20 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 5 min = 60 min |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | - |
| Voice assistant | supported | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 41 g | 4.8 g |
| Case weight | 37 g | 35 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | - |
What reviewers said
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360
The Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 360 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that focus on practicality and connectivity, offering Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint support, and a sweat-resistant build. They provide around 7 hours of playback per charge and 20 hours total with the case, with quick charging for convenience. While the sound is decent for the price, it lacks refinement, and the absence of app support or EQ customization limits tuning options.
- Pro:Affordable price point
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint
- Pro:IPX4 sweat and water resistance
- Con:Sound quality is average with boomy bass
- Con:Limited frequency response (50Hz-10kHz)
- Con:No ANC or custom EQ
Sony WF-LS900N
The Sony WF-LS900N earbuds deliver a well-balanced listening experience with a compact, featherlight build that makes them easy to wear for hours. They offer strong noise cancellation, support for high-quality LDAC streaming, and reliable battery life that closely matches the manufacturer's estimates, making them a versatile choice for everyday use. While they don't quite reach the top tier of Sony's lineup, they pack a solid set of modern features into a small and practical package.
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Good active noise cancellation
- Pro:Supports LDAC and multipoint connectivity
- Con:Battery life is modest without the case
- Con:Sound quality is good but not class-leading
- Con:Case lacks wireless charging
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