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Skullcandy G I Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

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

Skullcandy G I
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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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Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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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Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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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Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

5.6

Calls & Controls

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7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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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Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Skullcandy G I

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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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Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

5.6

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
7.2/ 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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Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 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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Popularity:
Skullcandy G I has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than that of 60.3% of products in this category.
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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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Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
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
40 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
18 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 18 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 49.6% of headphones and equal to 3.6% 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
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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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
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% 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
Skullcandy
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
210 g
This pair of headphones weighs 210 g, lighter than 52.1% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Skullcandy G I vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 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.
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 10.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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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    Skullcandy G I
    the average pair of headphones
    Skullcandy G I has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.25 vs 8.000).
    7.25 vs 8
  • 9 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2007 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    July 2007
    2007 vs 2016
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Skullcandy G I has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.13 vs 7.3).
    7.13 vs 7.27
  • 10.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Skullcandy G I
    the average pair of headphones
    Skullcandy G I has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.25 vs 8.000).
    7.25 vs 8
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Skullcandy G I has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.13 vs 7.3).
    7.13 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 9 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2007 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    July 2007
    2007 vs 2016

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Third-party reviews

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

What we like about Skullcandy G I

  • Punchy bass response due to 40mm drivers
  • Soft leather 'ear pillow' cushions provide high initial comfort
  • Unique military-inspired design and aesthetics
  • Durable, fold-up design suitable for travel
  • Swiveling earcups facilitate DJ-style monitoring
  • Included accessories like a satin travel bag and extra earpads
  • Hidden utility features like a built-in bottle opener on the headband
  • Lifetime warranty support from Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjsonSkullcandyUse code with caution.Copied to clipboardjson

What we don't like about Skullcandy G I

  • Tight clamping force can cause headaches or jaw pain during long sessions
  • Lacks inline volume controls compared to similar models like the Ti
  • Some users report distortion or 'muddiness' in the lower frequency ranges
  • Plastic-heavy construction can feel 'iffy' or less premium for the price
  • Lower volume output than some users expected
  • Iffy sound isolation allows some noise bleeding

Verdict

The Skullcandy G.I. is a durable, DJ-style wired headphone featuring 40mm NdFeB magnetic drivers with a frequency response of 18Hz–20kHz and a 50-ohm impedance. Designed for both professional monitoring and everyday use, it offers a 90-degree swivel mechanism for single-ear monitoring, soft leather-touch ear pillows, and a 1.5m nylon-braided cable with integrated volume controls. Its primary advantages include a rugged, travel-ready design with a lifetime warranty, a built-in emergency bottle opener in the headband, and enhanced bass response suitable for modern genres. However, potential drawbacks include a lack of advanced noise isolation, a sound profile that may experience distortion in lower frequencies, and a somewhat plasticky construction that some users find less premium than professional-grade alternatives.

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