The Skullcandy Spoke is a pair of true wireless earbuds that Skullcandy recently launched in the Indian market, aimed at listeners who want clear sound and solid build quality on a tight budget. What sets it apart is its physical button control instead of touch panels, and a launch price of Rs 7,999 that is currently selling for just Rs 2,999 on the company's website. This review looks at whether the Skullcandy Spoke is worth buying.
Skullcandy Spoke design and button control
The Skullcandy Spoke comes in a single black color variant. Both buds use physical press buttons rather than touch support, so a single control handles volume, voice assistant, music control and the equalizer. Almost every rival in the market now ships with touch control, which makes this a deliberate point of difference.
The fit is excellent, and the buds stay put in the ears even during a fast walk. Each bud has its own LED light that turns on during pairing and use, signalling an active connection when both lights stay on. The charging case adds three lights that show the battery level.
- Both buds and the case are plastic, sturdy and well built.
- The buds resist scratches from the occasional one or two drops.
- The Noise Isolating Fit is designed to seal sound for the listener.
Performance, battery and value
Audio quality on the Skullcandy Spoke is crystal clear. You can pick out each bit of a song and recognise instruments one by one, the bits are excellent, and the bass fills out the sound. The earbuds also include noise cancellation, and phone calls were satisfying. Across gaming, calls and movies, performance held up well.
The main drawback is the button itself. Because you press the bud to operate it, the action pushes against the ear, which not everyone will enjoy.
Battery life
Skullcandy claims 14 hours of total backup, but that figure includes the charging case. Each bud lasts up to 3.5 hours, and during the review one bud occasionally ran out of charge before the other when it should not have. The case charges over a micro USB port and fills up with a fast charger in about two hours.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launch price | Rs 7,999 (currently Rs 2,999 on the company website) |
| Color | Black |
| Total battery (with case) | 14 hours |
| Per-bud battery | Up to 3.5 hours (claimed four hours) |
| Water and dust rating | IPX4 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth v5 |
| Driver | 8mm |
| Frequency | Up to 20Hz |
| Charging port | Micro USB |
| Charging time | About two hours with a fast charger |
| Weight | 57 grams |
| Warranty | Two years |
If you set the button question aside, the Skullcandy Spoke ranks among the best wireless earbuds with real brand value in the Rs 3,000 range right now. For more reviews, browse our gadgets coverage.
