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Skullcandy Session 540 vs Xiaomi Sound Play

What Session 540 does better (0) and where Sound Play wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy Session 540
Skullcandy · 2026Session 540
8.3Score
0 advantages≈ $70
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Xiaomi Sound Play
Xiaomi · 2026Sound Play
2 advantages≈ $45
8.4Build & features9.6

Why is Session 540 better than Sound Play?

Session 540 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Sound Play better than Session 540?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver size49.5 mm—
Output power10 W—
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life40 h—
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3.5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight320 g—
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Dust protection (IP)66
ColoursPlasma, Primer, True Black, Cement—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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