Skullcandy is one of the most popular and well-known brands of earbuds right now. The Jib’s non-wireless version is a cheap and simple pair of earbuds that is currently their cheapest option. The Jib also comes in a wireless version, but it costs about twice as much.
The packaging is simple but good enough for cheap lightweight earbuds. It’s just a stiff piece of plastic with a small space for the wire and other accessories. The earbud is simple and light, and the tips that come with it are kind of flimsy, but they fit very well and kept a good seal. The wire is also simple and not very strong.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]The left and right sides are only stuck together at the joint, and each side has only one layer of insulation. The jack is sturdy and fits in well, but the support isn’t strong. The wired Jib comes with or without a simple in-line mic for a few dollars more. Overall, the Jib is about as light, basic, and flimsy as earbuds can get, but the fit and seal are pretty good.
The controls for the Skullcandy Jib True Wireless are fine. Each bud has a physical button that you can click, and there are voice prompts when you turn the headphones on or off or when you are trying to pair them with your phone.
But the controls aren’t always easy to use, and it can take a while to get used to them. The Skullcandy Jib True Wireless headphones are very portable, like most truly wireless headphones. The buds are easy to carry in your pocket or a bag. The same is true for their case for charging, which is also very small.
The charging case for the Skullcandy Jib True Wireless is good. It’s small and made of hard plastic, so it should protect the buds from small drops and bumps. The case also has a small light that shows how much battery life is left. Unlike the carrying case for the JBL Vibe 100TWS True Wireless, this one has a lid to protect the headphones when you’re on the go.
The battery life of the Skullcandy Jib True is nothing special. They can play music for about six hours straight on a single charge, which is less than the FIIL T1X True Wireless or the JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless, but this can change depending on how they are used.
With the extra charge from their case, they have a total battery life of over 22 hours, so they should last you a couple of days at work. You can use one bud while the other is charging in its case, but you won’t be able to change the volume or skip tracks.