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Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 360 vs Soundcore R50i NC

What Smokin' Buds 360 does better (0) and where R50i NC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 360
Skullcandy · 2026Smokin' Buds 360
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
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Soundcore R50i NC
Soundcore · 2026R50i NC
3 advantages

Why is Smokin' Buds 360 better than R50i NC?

Smokin' Buds 360 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is R50i NC better than Smokin' Buds 360?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  2. Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 20 Hz2.5×
  3. Highest frequency10,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm—
Lowest frequency50 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency10,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Total with charging case20 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1.75 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursTrue Black, Plasma, BoneBlack
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