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Sharkk Lightning Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Sharkk Lightning Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharkk Lightning
4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

80%

4.9

Technical score

20%

4.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 98% of headphones
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

52%

5.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.5

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 93%
4.7

User score

User score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sharkk Lightning

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

52%

5.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.5

Calls & Controls

4.9
User score
User score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
4.7
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Popularity:
Sharkk Lightning has a popularity score of 4.6 points, which is lower than that of 61.9% of products in this category.
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.4
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
9 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 9 mm, smaller driver size than 92.3% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Sharkk
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
158.8 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 158.8 g, lighter than 68% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Sharkk Lightning vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 27.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (158.8 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    158.8 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Sharkk Lightning is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Sharkk Lightning is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 27.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (158.8 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    158.8 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 68.7% lower user score
    User score
    4.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Sharkk Lightning
    the average pair of headphones
    Sharkk Lightning has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (4.74 vs 8).
    4.74 vs 8
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 68.7% lower user score
    User score
    4.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sharkk Lightning
    the average pair of headphones
    Sharkk Lightning has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (4.74 vs 8).
    4.74 vs 8
  • 13.1% worse value for money
    Sharkk Lightning has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.43 vs 7.3).
    6.43 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 15 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    95 dB vs 110 dB
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

francisuniverse.wordpress.com
08/03/2017
Personal review · Lightning in-ears
Verdict
The Sharkk Lightning is a good-value Lightning in-ear for iPhone owners who can't fit EarPods, but not if you want balanced, accurate sound.
testbericht.guru
10/03/2017
Hands-on test · Lightning in-ears
Verdict
The Sharkk Lightning is a sturdy iPhone 7 Lightning in-ear with good sound and build, but thin ear tips and rivals that offer more for less hold it back.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Sharkk Lightning

  • Competitive pricing, often cited as one of the most affordable Lightning-certified options
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for long listening sessions or workouts
  • Apple MFi certification ensures reliable compatibility with iOS devices
  • Includes a tangle-resistant flat cable and in-line volume controls
  • Amplified bass profile that appeals to fans of Rap, R&B, and Electronic music

What customers don't like about Sharkk Lightning

  • Poor connection stability with reports of the Lightning connector having 'wiggle room' and cutting out
  • Inconsistent sound quality, with some users reporting audio only playing when the connector is oriented a specific way
  • Lack of an integrated microphone for phone calls or Siri usage
  • Sound signature is heavily bass-skewed, which can drown out mids and trebles for those seeking balanced audio
  • Reports of long-term durability issues, including the device failing after about a month of use

Verdict

The Sharkk Lightning headphones are MFi-certified in-ear monitors featuring a direct digital Lightning connector for use with Apple devices. Key technical specifications include 9mm dynamic drivers, a standard frequency response of 20Hz–20KHz, 16-ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 95dB. The headphones are designed with a durable 1.3m flat, tangle-resistant cable and an aluminum housing for a premium finish, providing a sound profile with heavily amplified bass. Pros include their status as a budget-friendly alternative to Apple's stock earbuds and a comfortable fit that includes three sizes of soft silicone ear tips. However, notable cons include an inconsistent soundstage where excessive bass can muddy the mids and trebles, and the absence of a built-in microphone for phone calls or Siri commands.

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