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Skullcandy Bombshell Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£25
Form factor: in-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Skullcandy Bombshell review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.8

Good

5.3

Good

7.5

Very good

2.1
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
2.0
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
9.4
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
2.7
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
4.9
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
9.4
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Skullcandy Bombshell is a wired, in-ear headphone specifically engineered for women, featuring a lightweight 45g design and custom-tuned acoustics for a smooth frequency response (20Hz–20kHz) with minimal distortion. These earbuds utilize a 16-ohm impedance for easy driving from mobile devices and include specialized 'Fix Tech' for a secure fit, alongside Pureclean-coated silicone gels in two sizes to resist grime buildup. Main pros include its durable neodymium magnets, passive noise isolation, a 1.3m tangle-resistant cable with a three-button mic/remote for full media control, and the inclusion of a premium coin clasp travel case. However, notable cons include its lack of active noise cancellation and potential compatibility issues where the volume buttons may not work on certain Android devices.

Technical Specifications of Skullcandy Bombshell

Overall score

5.8

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Popularity

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.

Sound

4.0

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

5.2

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity

6.6

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

7.3

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

4.9

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

7.8

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

in-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Skullcandy Bombshell vs the average headphone

Why is Skullcandy Bombshell better than the average headphone?

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EQ customization
Skullcandy Bombshell supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Bombshell supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
79.4% lower weight
Skullcandy Bombshell is lighter than the average headphone (45 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Skullcandy Bombshell is lighter than the average headphone (45 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.45 g vs 218 g
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Skullcandy Bombshell includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Bombshell includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
In-line controls
Skullcandy Bombshell includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
Skullcandy Bombshell includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
3.6x cheaper
Skullcandy Bombshell is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).
Skullcandy Bombshell is cheaper than the average headphone (£25 vs £90).£25 vs £90
79.4% lower weight
Skullcandy Bombshell is lighter than the average headphone (45 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Skullcandy Bombshell includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
In-line controls
Skullcandy Bombshell includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
EQ customization
Skullcandy Bombshell supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

Calls & Controls

Why is Skullcandy Bombshell worse than the average headphone?

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Fixed cable
Skullcandy Bombshell has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
Tangle-prone cable
Skullcandy Bombshell uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
30 mm smaller driver size
Skullcandy Bombshell has smaller driver size than the average headphone (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
10 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Skullcandy Bombshell has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (92 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Skullcandy Bombshell has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
11 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
Skullcandy Bombshell has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (92 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
30 mm smaller driver size
Skullcandy Bombshell has smaller driver size than the average headphone (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Bombshell has smaller driver size than the average headphone (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.10 mm vs 40 mm
Fixed cable
Skullcandy Bombshell has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Skullcandy Bombshell has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
10 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Skullcandy Bombshell has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (92 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Skullcandy Bombshell has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (92 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.92 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Skullcandy Bombshell has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Skullcandy Bombshell has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
Tangle-prone cable
Skullcandy Bombshell uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.
Importance: LOW
Skullcandy Bombshell uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
11 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
Skullcandy Bombshell has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (92 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=108 dB SPL
Skullcandy Bombshell has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (92 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.92 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
6.8% lower user score
Skullcandy Bombshell has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.49 vs 8.000).
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.
Skullcandy Bombshell has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.49 vs 8.000).7.49 vs 8

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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Skullcandy Bombshell?

Comfortable fit tailored specifically for smaller ears and a woman's ear canal
Effective passive noise isolation due to the 'Fix Tech' secure-fit design
Stylish aesthetic with vibrant color options like purple and turquoise
Equipped with a 3-button in-line remote and microphone for calls and music control
Pureclean technology in ear gels helps prevent the buildup of dirt and grime

What customers dislike about Skullcandy Bombshell?

Inconsistent durability with reports of earbud joints snapping or breaking easily
Mixed reviews on sound quality; some users find it lacking in detail or clarity for the price
Limited functionality on Android devices, specifically with volume controls
Fixed wired connectivity (3.5mm jack) may be inconvenient for users with modern smartphones
Lacks advanced features such as Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) or Bluetooth

Expert reviews

popsugar.com

12/05/2014

Skullcandy Women's Headphone Collection

Skullcandy’s female-focused audio collection features the Knockout on-ear headphones ($100), the Bombshell high-fidelity earbuds ($50), and the Dime budget earbuds ($30), all engineered to match the specific acoustic sensitivities of the female ear. Reviewers testing the Knockout headphones praised their highly stylish, spring-appropriate floral design, which includes soft,...Read more

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