Skullcandy Ecobuds True Wireless Earbuds vs JLab Smokin' Buds

Both are budget true-wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2 and touch controls, but they trade blows. The JLab Smokin' Buds wins on battery life (20 hours vs 8) and has a higher owner rating from more reviewers. The Skullcandy EcoBuds wins on sustainability, with 65% recycled plastics and a 50% lower carbon footprint claim, plus a built-in USB-C cable on the case. Pick the JLab for long listening between charges; pick the Skullcandy if recycled materials and a lighter, greener build matter more than runtime.

• Choose the Skullcandy EcoBuds if you want earbuds made from recycled plastics with a lower carbon footprint and a case that charges from a built-in USB-C cable.
• Choose the JLab Smokin' Buds if you need long battery life for all-day listening and want the higher-rated, more widely reviewed pair.