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Skullcandy Stim Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Skullcandy Stim 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 Stim
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 50% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 52% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 52%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 69%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Skullcandy Stim

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

5.8
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.9/ 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–² Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
Skullcandy Stim has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than that of 63.2% of products in this category.
6.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
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
Market range: <10 mm – >50 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
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
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
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% 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
?
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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
Skullcandy
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
118 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 118 g, lighter than 76.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Skullcandy Stim vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 45.9% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (118 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    118 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 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.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Skullcandy Stim is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Skullcandy Stim is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 45.9% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (118 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    118 g vs 218 g
  • 10 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 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.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Skullcandy Stim
    the average pair of headphones
    Skullcandy Stim has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.66 vs 8).
    7.66 vs 8
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Skullcandy Stim
    the average pair of headphones
    Skullcandy Stim has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.66 vs 8).
    7.66 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Lightsaber Lord P373
≈ estimated
24/11/2019
Full review · build, sound and features
Verdict
Skullcandy Stim is a favourite on-ear pair, recommended for its looks and sound.
9.0
Gamesky
≈ estimated
20/03/2017
Hands-on review · sound, fit and amp tests
Verdict
Skullcandy Stim is very good value for everyday listeners who want punchy bass.
8.0
ODog
≈ estimated
26/02/2018
First impressions · unboxing and fit
Verdict
Skullcandy Stim feels well built and comfortable so far, with a full review promised later.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Skullcandy Stim

  • Excellent value for money for a very affordable wired on-ear model.
  • Extremely lightweight design makes them easy to wear and carry around.
  • Balanced overall sound with clear vocals and enough bass for casual listening.
  • Built-in microphone and inline controls are useful for calls and everyday playback.
  • Comfortable fit for longer sessions thanks to the low clamping pressure.

What customers don't like about Skullcandy Stim

  • No active noise cancellation and only average passive isolation.
  • Mostly plastic construction feels cheap compared with sturdier rivals.
  • Long-term durability is inconsistent, with some reports of one side failing early.
  • Fixed cable cannot be replaced easily if it gets damaged.
  • Ear cups can get warm or fatiguing during very long listening sessions.

Verdict

The Skullcandy Stim is an ultra-lightweight, wired on-ear headphone weighing just 118–125g, featuring 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver a rich, bass-forward 'Supreme Sound' signature. With an impedance of 32–33 Ohms and a high sound pressure level of 112 dB/mW, these headphones are highly efficient and easy to drive from smartphones or tablets via a 1.2m tangle-free cable and a standard 3.5mm jack. Key advantages include its comfortable low-profile fit, affordable entry-level pricing, and a convenient in-line microphone with a multifunction remote for call and track management. However, potential drawbacks include a predominantly plastic build that may feel less durable, a lack of passive or active noise isolation, and reports of discomfort or ear pain during prolonged listening sessions due to the stiff clamping force.

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