Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds 253813 Wireless Earbuds, Bone, 20-Hour Battery, IPX4

For commuters and students looking for compact wireless earbuds, the Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds combine an in-ear fit with Bluetooth, a built-in microphone, and passive noise isolation. The Bone color and charging case make this a straightforward everyday set for music, calls, or study sessions without a headphone cable.

Battery life is rated for up to 20 hours across the earbuds and charging case, with rapid charging also listed.

How to use it

Pair the earbuds with a compatible cell phone over Bluetooth, then use the touch controls to manage media, calls, volume, and your device’s local voice assistant. Four taps on either earbud cycle through Music, Movie, and Podcast EQ presets, so you can choose a sound mode without opening a separate control menu. A microphone is included in each earbud.

For a commute or a study block, the in-ear design and passive noise isolation offer a simple way to listen while keeping the setup wireless. The IPX4 rating is relevant for sweat and splashes, but it does not make these suitable for submersion.

Why it makes sense

The stated battery total is made up of up to 8 hours in the earbuds and 12 additional hours from the case. If you need a quick top-up, a 10-minute charge is listed as providing 2 hours of listening. That combination suits routines where you can return the buds to their case between listening sessions, rather than relying on a single long session without a recharge.

Buyers commonly praise the sound clarity and overall sound quality, while feedback on fit, battery performance, connectivity, and reliability is mixed. Some report a comfortable, secure fit and dependable use, others describe dropouts, a bud failing, or charging problems. How much should that weigh in your choice? It is worth considering if consistent long-term performance matters more to you than the listed feature set alone.

What matters most

These are Bluetooth 5 earbuds with passive noise cancellation, not a documented active noise-canceling system. That distinction matters in noisy settings: shoppers who want electronic noise cancellation may prefer to compare models that specifically offer it. The Smokin’ Buds instead focus on everyday wireless listening, preset EQ options, touch controls, and an IPX4 rating.

Skullcandy lists the earbuds as made with 50% renewable plastics and includes a one-year U.S. limited warranty. The listed contents include the earbuds, charging case, eartip, and quick-start and user guides. It makes sense if you want wireless in-ear earbuds for commuting, studying, music, or calls and value having EQ presets and a case-based battery. It’s not for you if your priority is active noise cancellation or a fit you can confirm in advance, since individual fit feedback varies.

Questions before you buy

How much battery life is listed? Up to 20 hours total: up to 8 hours from the earbuds and another 12 from the case. A 10-minute rapid charge is listed for up to 2 hours of listening.

Can I change the sound settings? Yes. The touch controls let you select Music, Movie, or Podcast EQ presets with four taps on either earbud.

Are they suitable for workouts or rain? They have an IPX4 sweat- and water-resistance rating, which is intended for sweat and splashes rather than submersion.

Final verdict

The Smokin’ Buds 253813 are a feature-focused choice for everyday listening when Bluetooth, touch controls, preset EQ, and an included charging case cover your needs. Their main trade-off is that noise control is passive, and buyer feedback on fit and reliability is not uniform. Choose them for the stated everyday features, look elsewhere if active noise cancellation or more consistent reported fit is central to your decision.