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Skullcandy Smokin' Buds vs xO TWS G18

What Smokin' Buds does better (1) and where TWS G18 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy Smokin' Buds
Skullcandy · 2025Smokin' Buds
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $25
vs
xO TWS G18
xO · 2024TWS G18
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls3.1
4.7Battery5.8

Why is Smokin' Buds better than TWS G18?

  1. Weight41 g vs 49 g+22%

Why is TWS G18 better than Smokin' Buds?

TWS G18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

xO TWS G18xO TWS G18≈ $254.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size6 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω18 Ω
Sensitivity104 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Total with charging case20 h—
Battery capacity50 mAh50 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight41 g49 g
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
ColoursPreppy Sage, Flame, Matcha, Bone, Smoke, Preppy Blue, True Black, Pink—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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