Skullcandy #14 in Headphones & Earbuds
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where Skullcandy shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every headphones & earbuds panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 5% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 1% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 3% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 0% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 3% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Skullcandy appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #2
"Can you suggest some good budget-friendly earbuds under $50?"
…decent battery life, lightweight - **Anker Soundcore Life P2/P3** (~$30-40) – Good bass, solid battery life (~7-8 hrs), water resistant - **Skullcandy Dime** (~$20-25) – Compact, budget-friendly, okay for calls - **EarFun Free Pro 2** (~$40-50) – Often has ANC (active noise cancellation) at this price point, which is rare for th…
Gemini (Google) · listed #2
"Which are better for the money, Anker Soundcore or Skullcandy earbuds?"
When looking at "value for the money," **Anker Soundcore** generally beats **Skullcandy** for most users. While Skullcandy has a loyal following and makes great budget-friendly, rugged gear, Soundcore consistently delivers premium features (like high-end Active Noi…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #2
"Between Soundcore and Skullcandy, which gives more value for budget earbuds?"
…n average in this price band. - App and updates: a polished companion app for EQ, firmware updates, and settings is often included. When Skullcandy might be the better pick - Lowest upfront price and flashy designs: great if you want the cheapest option or bold colors/styles. - Bass-first sound: if you prefer the “thumpy” b…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"What's generally considered the best cheap alternative to AirPods?"
…ists.[1] If you want a lower-cost option that still gets strong praise in testing, **JLab Go Air Pop / JLab Go**-style budget earbuds and **Skullcandy Dime 3** also show up as top cheap alternatives, depending on whether you care more about price, sound, or features.[4][15] In the sources you provided, the “best cheap” answer v…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Skullcandy (13 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| rtings.com | 13 |
| youtube.com | 13 |
| reddit.com | 12 |
| soundguys.com | 8 |
| cnet.com | 7 |
| androidcentral.com | 6 |
| versus.com | 6 |
| amazon.com | 6 |
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Data from run #81. Methodology