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Skullcandy Method 360 ANC

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Method 360 ANC

Released April 2025.4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026Launch release dated 15 April 2025. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
In-ear
ANC
Yes
Battery life
11h
With case
40h

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At a glance

  • Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)

    9h

    Higher than 91% of other earbuds.

All specs

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General

Series
Method1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Maker line name Method, as in Method 540 ANC.
Model numbers
S2MTW-U046, S2MTW-U993, S2MTW-T987, S2MTW-T001, S2MTW-T995, S2MTW-U043, S2MTW-T740, S2MTW-T0092Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 23 October 2026Variant SKUs of the US store, one per colour.
GTIN / EAN
810145324950, 810145324844, 810145323106, 810145322932, 810145323113, 810145324967, 810145321935, 8101453231202Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 23 October 2026Variant barcodes (UPC) of the US store, one per colour.
Announced
15 April 20254Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026Debuted on 15 April 2025 at a launch event in New York. Available globally on skullcandy.com from the same day.
Status
Available1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Listed on the maker's US store in eight colours.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$129.994Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026The release states an MSRP of USD 129.99 and a USD 99.99 introductory price. The maker store has since shown USD 99.99 as the sale price.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026Price in USD.
Colours
Crazy Pink, Cement, Primer, Bone, Plasma, Future, True Black, Leopard2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 23 October 2026Five colours at launch (Black, Bone, Primer, Plasma, Leopard per the release). The store now lists eight.
Segment
Music1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Sold as noise canceling earbuds with Sound by Bose, not as a gaming or sport line.

Design

Form factor
In-ear4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026Noise-isolating fit with ear gels and fit fins.
Bud shape
Stemless5Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-136590Read 23 October 2026Review says the shape and size are practically identical to Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, which have no stem.
Use one bud alone
Either bud1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Use Either Bud Solo.
RGB lighting
Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud
TypeRoleDiameter (mm)Count per earbud
DynamicFull range121
Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Driver diameter 12mm.7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/skullcandy-method-360-anc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review lists a couple of 12mm full-range dynamic drivers, one per earbud.
Driver type
Dynamic7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/skullcandy-method-360-anc-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Driver size
12mm
Drivers per bud
1
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Frequency response 20Hz - 20KHz. Test conditions not stated.
Impedance
16Ω1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Impedance 16 Ohm.
Sensitivity
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Max sample rate
Not available
Max bit depth
Not available
Adaptive EQ
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
51Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Customizable 5-Band EQ Mode.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Custom EQ mode with a 5-band equalizer.
EQ presets
Music, Bass Boost, Podcast1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 20263 preset EQ modes.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Music is the default. Podcast removes most of the bass. Bass Boost raises low frequencies. The help page also says preset modes for movies, but names only these three.
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026
ANC type
Hybrid4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026Adjustable 4-Mic Hybrid Active Noise Canceling.
ANC microphones in both earbuds
41Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Adjustable 4-Mic Active Noise Canceling.4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026The maker names four microphones for ANC without saying how they split between the earbuds. Expert Reviews says four mics each, which conflicts with a four-mic total.
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode.
Adjustable transparency
Yes3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026A slider in the app adjusts the ANC and Stay-Aware levels.
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured)
SoundGuys finds a very bass-heavy default sound and about 10 dB more treble than it wants near 2.5 kHz. Bass Boost adds more low end.6Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-136590Read 23 October 2026Default Music EQ mode compared with the SoundGuys preference curve. Published as text and charts.
Bass amount (measured)
Not available
Treble amount (measured)
Not available
Deviation from target (measured)
Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured)
Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured)
Not available
Sound leakage (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Call quality notes (measured)
Voice is clear but processed, thin and slightly recessed. Background noise rejection is good. Wind is a weak spot.6Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-136590Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys microphone demos in ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
Not available
Latency (measured)
Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
Not available
Latency in game mode (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
ANCHours (h)
Yes7.72
Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-136590Read 23 October 20267 hours 43 minutes with ANC on, earbuds only. Codec, volume and firmware for the run are not stated. The review used firmware before v1.0.2.
Longest tested use per charge
7.72h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight per bud (measured)
Not available

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds
Not available
All microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
AI3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Clear Voice Smart Mic uses artificial intelligence to isolate the speaker's voice and reduce background noise.
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available
Sidetone
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Natural Voice Sidetone for Calls.4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026Counteracts occlusion so users hear their own voice more naturally.

Connectivity

Chip
Not available
Connections
Bluetooth1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC5Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-136590Read 23 October 2026Review: codec support is limited to AAC and SBC. The maker lists no codecs.7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/skullcandy-method-360-anc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Codec compatibility limited to SBC and AAC.
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
LE Audio
Yes4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026The release lists Bluetooth (v5.3) + LE Audio. The product page and help page do not mention LE Audio.8Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-anc-earbuds-have-sound-by-bose-and-look-like-bose-but-dont-have-bose-pricesRead 23 October 2026Review of the launch says Bluetooth 5.3 including LE Audio support.
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Multipoint Pairing.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Pairs with two devices at once.
Multipoint devices
23Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Connects to the two most recently paired devices. Hold either earbud for 3 seconds to pair a second device.
Multipoint with LDAC
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026
Audio sharing
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Wireless receiver
Not available
Receiver connector
Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available

Latency

Low latency mode
Yes4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026Low Latency Audio for video and games. SoundGuys calls it Studio Mode in the app. No latency figure is published.
Claimed latency
Not available
Lowest claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Platforms
Android, iOS5Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-136590Read 23 October 2026Review: fully compatible with iPhone and Android.
Connection per platform
Not available
Features that need a specific device
FeatureNeeds
Spotify TapNeeds the Spotify app on the phone and an active Spotify account.
MultipointTurn multipoint off in the app before a firmware update.
Skullcandy appSupported on mobile devices only. There is no app support on PC, iPad or MacBook.
Take PhotoAssign it to a button in the app. It then opens the camera of the linked phone and takes a photo or starts and stops a video.
Source3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Help page, features and FAQ.
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery per bud
Not available
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeIncludes case rechargesHours (h)
ANC onNo9
ANC onYes32
ANC offNo11
ANC offYes40
Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Up to 32 hours with ANC on (9 in the earbuds, 23 in the case) and up to 40 hours with ANC off (11 and 29). Codec, volume and test conditions are not stated. A maker blog table of April 2026 lists 42 hours with ANC off, which conflicts with the product page.4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026Same figures in the launch release.
Longest claimed use per charge
11h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
9h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
11h
Total with case (claimed)
40h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
32h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
Full charge time, buds
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
Quick charge time
10min1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Rapid Charge (10 min = 2 hrs).4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026A 10-minute charge provides 2 hours of playtime.
Earbud playback after quick charge
2h1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Earbud or case-inclusive scope and playback settings are not stated. Stored as earbud playback.4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026A 10-minute charge provides 2 hours of playtime.

Charging case

Case battery
Not available
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
USB-C5Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-136590Read 23 October 2026The case charges through a USB-C port on the bottom.
Case full charge time
Not available
Wireless charging
No5Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-136590Read 23 October 2026Review says there is no wireless charging support.
Wireless standards
Not available
Wireless charging power
Not available
Speaker in case
Not available
Screen on case
Not available
Case works as audio transmitter
Not available

Controls

Controls
Touch3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Tap and hold controls on either earbud.
Earbud volume control
Touch3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Volume up and down are not set by default. They can be assigned to a tap or hold in the app.
Gestures
Single tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double tap: next track, Triple tap: switch between ANC on, Stay-Aware mode and ANC off, Hold for 1 second: end a call, reject an incoming call, or launch Spotify, Hold for 3 seconds: start pairing mode for a second device3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Default gestures.
Remappable controls
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Customize Button Functions.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Single, double, triple tap and 1 second hold on each bud can be assigned to track forward or back, volume up or down, assistant, Spotify Tap, Take Photo, play or pause, and Stay-Aware plus ANC.
Voice assistant
Not available

Sensors and health

In-ear detection
Yes4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026The launch release lists Auto On/Connect and Wear Detection.8Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-anc-earbuds-have-sound-by-bose-and-look-like-bose-but-dont-have-bose-pricesRead 23 October 2026Review of the launch lists auto-pausing wear detection.
Sensors
Not available
Heart rate sensor
Not available
Skin temperature sensing
Not available
Hearing aid feature
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
Hearing test
Not available
Hearing protection
Not available
Health features
Not available

Fit and durability

Ear tips included
S, M, L1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Ear gels in S, M and L. Fit fins in S, M and L are included too.
Ear tip materials
Not available
Stabilisers
Fins1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Fit Fin sizes S, M, L in the box.
Ear tip fit test
Not available
Dust and water rating, buds
IPX41Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant. The page does not say whether this covers the case.
Dust and water rating, case
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available

Software

Companion app
Skull-iQ4Press releasepresshook.com/newsfeed/4391Read 23 October 2026The release names the Skull-iQ app. The maker's product page calls it the Skullcandy app.5Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-136590Read 23 October 2026Review names the Skull-iQ app and says firmware v1.0.2 lowered the voice prompt volume.
App platforms
Android, iOS3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Help page links the Skullcandy app for iOS and for Android.
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026Firmware over the air through the app. Both earbuds need more than 25 percent battery.
Finding network
Not available
Precision finding
Not available
Live translation
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Weight per bud
11g(0.4 oz)1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Weight: Buds 11g each.
Bud dimensions
Not available
Case weight
77g(2.7 oz)1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Weight: Case 77g.7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/skullcandy-method-360-anc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review says the case weighs 77 g.
Case dimensions
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC IDs
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Method 360 ANC True Wireless Earbuds, Charging Case, Ear Gel sizes: S, M, L, Fit Fin sizes: S, M, L, User Guide1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 2026
Cables included
TypeCount
USB-C charging cable1
Source3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-360-ancRead 23 October 2026The help page refers to the included USB-C charging cable. The maker's box list does not name a cable.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 23 October 20261-Year Limited Warranty on the US store page.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINColours
S2MTW-U046810145324950Crazy Pink
S2MTW-U993810145324844Cement
S2MTW-T987810145323106Primer
S2MTW-T001810145322932Bone
S2MTW-T995810145323113Plasma
S2MTW-U043810145324967Future
S2MTW-T740810145321935True Black
S2MTW-T009810145323120Leopard

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