Skullcandy – Jib True Wireless In-Ear Headphones – True Black

Design/ build quality:
The Jib true wireless in ear headphones came in low key Matte black and the case is matte black with a grey line and the skull candy logo embossed in the case and on each of the earphones in black matte as well. I found the design and size of the earphones nice and it looks durable.
The case is somewhat taller than other models, but this is understood as they needed to cram a bigger battery to get you the 22 hours combined battery life.
Am worried about the hinge though and I am not sure how long it will last it I start putting it in my jean pocket.
Pairing/ ease of use:
Once you remove the earphones from the case they turn on and try to pair or connect with the phone. Pairing is a straight forward process and took less than 20 seconds to be paired to my phone and the same to be paired with my laptop.
Range is acceptable with no interruptions up to 20 feet with no barriers between you and your devise.
Touch controls are more like press controls. They are not a tap to activate, they are press buttons and I found it bothering at first but then got used to it.
Controls are 1 press, 2 press, 3 press, and long press to get you the controls you want. The guide that’s in the box is very useful and easy to follow.
Sound quality/ Volume:
I was surprised by how good these little buds are. The highs and lows and really good for the price, and you feel an immersive depth which is great. Volume is high enough to enjoy music and have phone calls.
Comfort/ usability:
these earphones are very comfortable and you honestly forget that you have them on after a while. I am able to exercise with them and they never fell or felt unsecured. They are water and dust resistant, so light rain isn’t going to be a problem, but they ARE NOT waterproof.
Battery life:
I am getting 20+ hours from each charge. the case has a built in battery so when you are not using the headphones they are in the case charging via a micro USB cable.
Final thoughts:
These are really a great option to enjoy a good quality sound with long battery life and a fully functional controls with a very affordable price.
I can’t complain about not having Google assistant available or the fact that it’s a Micro USB charging at this price.
These are a home run, I recommended them for many of my family and friends.

The Skullcandy Jib Trues are a true wireless earbud setup with a low cost of entry. The Jib’s come with the buds, multiple ear tips, micro-USB cable, and the charging case. The ear tip sizes are your basic small, medium, and large.
The design of the Jib is pretty minimalistic. The charging case is small and easy to carry around in your pocket or stash in your work bag. The charging port is micro-USB. People have been complaining of micro-USB for 4 years since USB-C came out. I didn’t start to care until the last year or 2 – I’ve had a phone with a USB-C port for 3 years now and I just don’t keep micro-USB cables laying around like I used to. I have a feeling I’m not alone here. The buds themselves have a nice shape to them and they sit comfortably in my ears. They are made of a smooth matte black plastic with a physical domed button on each bud. They have a wider base that tapers outwards to keep the fit comfortable. The material texture and shape combination are unfortunately my biggest issue with the Jibs – they are so hard to hold onto. The first time putting them in my ear the right bud popped right out of my fingers – my hands were cold so they were slick which made holding onto the buds problematic. A little bit of surface texture or grip points would have been helpful. The earbuds have a 6hr onboard life with another 16hrs of life from the charging pack. This is a reasonable amount of time – I think my other buds clock in around 8hrs onboard, but I have never used them that long. I have yet to use these for more than 2hrs at a time, so the 6hrs is plenty for me.
With any earbud setup I am mostly concerned with ease of use. I have a couple of other wireless buds that I like, not so much for their sound or fit, but for how intuitive they are. The Skullcandy system is different than any of my others in how it handles controls. All of my other buds have separate commands that each side is responsible for executing – e.g. the left ear turns volume down, right ear turns it up and there’s no overlap. With the Jibs there’s a lot of overlap where all commands can be accessed on both ears, with the exception of volume and track skipping. This has its pros and cons. The downside is more button pushes/combos to keep track of. The upside is if you have stuff in one hand you still access almost all of the commands with you free hand. The domed push buttons on each bud are how you interact and change your settings. These buttons are not the best if I’m being honest. You have to grasp the bud and essentially poke the button straight down with your fingertip. I found it hard to do this on the move, and needed to stop moving to make sure I was accurate with my pokes. My other buds use a capacitive touch interface for this very reason. I can overlook this because of the price point, however they organized the button pushes poorly. Volume up/down is a double tap. Play/pause is a single tap. Like most people I adjust the volume way more often than I play/pause, so I wish these were flipped. As it stands right now it is much easier to just adjust the volume with my phone than with the buds – sidenote: the buds don’t have their own volume control, they just adjust the device volume.
With those things aside the Jibs do have a couple of nice features. They have the ability to work in Mono (one bud in) and still retain almost all functionality – volume and track control will depend on which ear you chose. Each bud has a mic so you can make call with just one bud. These buds are also rated with IPX4 which gives you a water splash resistance, so they should hold up for working out, but not showering/swimming. The range on the buds is pretty good – I made it about 40ft before I started hearing the sound cutout. The fit of the buds also provides an decent amount of isolation, so outside noise is reduced – keep this in mind if you need to be more aware of your surroundings. I was also able to run with these in, which I wasn’t expecting them to hold well enough. The only time they would fall out is if I was running with a hood up – my hood would regularly pop them out.
Sound quality is better than I expected. Honestly these are some really good sounding earbuds. The snug fit helps the bass response, and the sound is clearer than I expected. There are no EQ’s to fiddle around with, so what you hear is what you get. Out of my 3 buds, these may have the best sound. I was surprised by this mainly because these are significantly cheaper than my other buds. Those buds are more feature rich and robust, but still I’m impressed.
Overall the Jibs are a good little earbud setup. They have their shortcomings for sure, but if you want an honest little pair of true wireless buds then these are a good option. They have great sound, the mono option, good battery life, noise isolation, and portability.

I wasn’t sure about these earbuds at first but I came to really enjoy using them. They fit very comfortably in both ears. The sound quality is phenomenal. I do wish the charging cord was longer but that has not stopped me from enjoying using these. The case is compact and fits right in my purse or pocket. What I like to do is wear them while doing my morning and evening exercises. They are quite resistant to sweat. The feature that allows you to accept calls is also a nice bonus. I don’t have to stop what I’m doing to accept phone calls. I would definitely purchase another pair.

There was a time where True Wireless In-Ear Headphones were fairly expensive. Fast Forward a couple of years and now the True Wireless technology is affordable for everyone to try! The Skullcandy Jib’s surprised me with the audio quality and a couple of other features. At this price range, the Jib’s are something you should consider obtaining.
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IN THE BOX/DESIGN:
In the box, you will be getting the charging case for the headphones, which was 50% charged when it arrived, the true-wireless headphones, extra different sized ear gels, a micro USB cable, a user guide, and a 2-Year warranty!
The case has a nice matte black finish to it. The case is small enough where it can fit in your pocket easily. Your pocket won’t protrude that much which is a plus. I would be careful when taking it out of your pocket since the case is slick. I’ve already dropped it once. While the case appears nice, I felt the lid could’ve opened a bit more. There are times where I’ll have to position my hand a certain way to remove the headphones from the case. This is the same case when placing the headphones in the case. The headphones themselves are designed beautifully, they fit fairly snug in my ear. I would be careful with these as well since they are just as slick as the case
I’m not a big fan of the small micro USB cable, this could’ve been USB-C and a bit longer. Switch to USB-C for future models Skullcandy!
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FEATURES/TOUCH CONTROLS:
The Jib’s has plenty of features some higher-end True Wireless headphones do not have. For starters, the battery is packing on these. The headphone will give you 6 hours of playtime with 16 hours in the case. Giving you a total of 22 hours of battery life! This is more battery compared to other competitors! The Jib’s are also water-resistant rated at IPX4. So, you’ll be able to exercise in these no problem.
The Jib’s do not have active noise canceling but Skullcandy mentions that these have a noise isolating fit. And I cannot agree more. These fit so snug in my ears where a lot of the environmental noise around me is canceled out. An excellent feature at this price point, kudos to Skullcandy! Another feature that many other competitors lack is the ability to use either bud solo. I enjoy this feature since I sometimes enjoy having one ear open while I’m listening to music in the other. The headphones let you know when they are low battery and need to be charged, that way they don’t die on you all of the sudden. The case also lets you know how much battery is left in the case. Three flashes yield to a full battery and 1 flash yields to a low battery.
There are a lot of touch controls with the Jib’s. The touch controls are a learning curve, but I did get a hang of them after a while. I did find them a bit uncomfortable since most of the time when I was pressing the button, this was forcing the headphone into my ear which wasn’t the best feeling. Maybe Skullcandy can implement tap controls in the future?
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SOUND QUALITY/USAGE:
The sound quality of the Jib’s surprised me. I was surprised to hear great sound quality out of these. You won’t be getting thumping bass, but the sound quality is above average compared to others in this price range. The highs and lows are equalized and not one powers over the other. I’ve been mostly using these for music and have been satisfied so far with the sound. Overall, I give these an 8/10 on sound quality.
The range on these isn’t the best. A wall in between these and your device is enough to cause some interruptions. I would recommend having your phone by you at all times for the optimum listening experience.
Comfort-wise, these are some of the most comfortable True Wireless In-Ear headphones I have tried. I have other True Wireless headphones and they are not as comfortable as these. I can go hours with these in my ears and there would be no discomfort.
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CONCLUSION:
Overall, I would consider these a success. Honestly, I was not expecting a lot from these True Wireless Headphones. I guess the saying don’t judge a book by its cover is still true in this situation. I was completely astonished at how amazing these are. Not only are these affordable but they do pack plenty of features that many other competitors lack. If you are looking for some True Wireless In-Ear headphones, I would definitely give these a try.