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SkullcandyMusic earbuds
Smokin' Buds
Released May 2023.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/skullcandys-newest-offering-sets-a-new-standard-for-what-to-expect-in-a-true-wireless-earbud-under-20-301831529.htmlRead 23 October 2026The release of 23 May 2023 says the buds are available globally at select retailers and on Skullcandy.com. Retail pages in Australia date from September and October 2023. The month is the announcement month. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Form factor
- In-ear
- ANC
- No
- Battery life
- 8h
- With case
- 20h
53 of 166 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- S2TAW-R954, S2TAW-T967, S2TAW-S951, S2TAW-T977, S2TAW-T990, S2TAW-T989, S2SBBZ-PZ, S2TAW-R740, S2TAW2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbuds.jsonRead 23 October 2026Variant SKUs S2TAW-R954, S2TAW-T967, S2TAW-S951, S2TAW-T977, S2TAW-T990, S2TAW-T989, S2SBBZ-PZ and S2TAW-R740.5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 2026Specification row Model Number S2TAW. This is the family model that the retail codes S2TAW-xxx share.
- GTIN / EAN
- 810045689104, 810145322901, 810145320020, 810145322925, 810145321904, 810145321898, 878615004658, 8100456887702Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbuds.jsonRead 23 October 2026Variant barcodes from the public Shopify product feed. The Pink variant has a different SKU prefix and barcode prefix than the other seven. Its pictures show the same earbuds.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Matcha, Flame, Bone, Smoke, Preppy Blue, Preppy Sage, Pink, True Black1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Eight variants on the US store page.2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbuds.jsonRead 23 October 2026Variant titles: Matcha, Flame, Bone, Smoke, Preppy Blue, Preppy Sage, Pink and True Black.
Design
- Form factor
- In-ear1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Noise Isolating Fit. The in-ear gels create a seal just inside the canal, per the help article.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026For optimal acoustic performance the ear gel creates a seal just inside the ear canal.
- Use one bud alone
- Either bud1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Use Either Bud Solo.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Both the left and right earbud of Smokin' Buds can be used in Solo Mode, for calls and music.
- RGB lighting
- Not available
Drivers and sound
- Drivers per bud
Diameter (mm) 6 - Driver type
- Not available
- Driver size
- 6mm
- Drivers per bud
- Not available
- Diaphragm material
- Not available
- Frequency response
- Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance stated.
- Sensitivity
- 104dB1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Sound Pressure Level 104 dB plus or minus 3 dB. The reference of 1 mW at 1 kHz with pink noise is on the HMV sheet.5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 2026Sound Pressure Level (1mW @ 1KHz Pink Noise): 104 dB plus or minus 3 dB.
- Sensitivity reference
- Per 1 mW5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 20261 mW input at 1 kHz with pink noise.
- Max sample rate
- Not available
- Max bit depth
- Not available
- Adaptive EQ
- Not available
- Personalised sound
- Not available
- Onboard EQ
- Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Music, Movie and Podcast EQ modes switch with a touch gesture. The buds are not compatible with the Skullcandy app, so the EQ is stored in the buds.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Three preset EQ modes toggle by tapping either earbud 4 times. Music Mode is the default.
- Custom EQ bands
- Not available
- EQ presets
- Music Mode, Podcast Mode, Movie Mode1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Music, Movie & Podcast EQ Modes. The help article names Music Mode, Podcast Mode and Movie Mode.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Music Mode is for general listening. Podcast Mode removes most bass. Movie Mode boosts dialog and detail.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/skullcandys-newest-offering-sets-a-new-standard-for-what-to-expect-in-a-true-wireless-earbud-under-20-301831529.htmlRead 23 October 2026Music, Movie & Podcast EQ Modes.
- Volume limit
- Not available
Spatial audio
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- Spatial audio
- Not available
- Head tracking
- Not available
Noise cancelling
- Active noise cancelling
- No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026No ANC is listed. The page lists a Noise Isolating Fit, which is passive isolation.
- ANC type
- Not available
- ANC microphones in both earbuds
- Not available
- Adaptive ANC
- Not available
- ANC levels
- Not available
- ANC attenuation (claimed)
- Not available
- Transparency mode
- Not available
- Adjustable transparency
- Not available
- Automatic ANC and transparency blend
- Not available
- Conversation detection
- Not available
- Wind noise reduction
- Not available
Measured
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- Frequency response notes (measured)
- Not available
- 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)
- Not available
- 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)
- Not available
- Longest tested use per charge
- Not available
- 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
- 21Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026A mic in each earbud.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/skullcandys-newest-offering-sets-a-new-standard-for-what-to-expect-in-a-true-wireless-earbud-under-20-301831529.htmlRead 23 October 2026Microphone in Each Earbud.
- All microphones in both earbuds
- Not available
- Bone conduction voice sensor
- Not available
- Mic noise reduction
- Not available
- Call audio bandwidth
- Not available
- Mic mute control
- Not available
- Sidetone
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- Bluetooth3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth only. Wired use is not offered.
- Bluetooth
- 5.21Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026The feature list says Bluetooth v5.2. The Technical Specifications row on the same page says Connection Type Bluetooth 5.1. The help article FAQ and the maker press release say 5.2. Stored as 5.2. Some retailers and one review print 5.1.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026FAQ: Bluetooth version 5.2.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/skullcandys-newest-offering-sets-a-new-standard-for-what-to-expect-in-a-true-wireless-earbud-under-20-301831529.htmlRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth 5.2.5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 2026The sheet prints BT5.1 in the chipset row and v5.2 in the feature list. The help article FAQ and the maker press release say 5.2, so 5.2 is stored.
- Bluetooth codecs
- SBC, AAC5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth Codecs: SBC/AAC.
- Bluetooth profiles
- Not available
- LE Audio
- Not available
- Auracast
- Not available
- Multipoint devices
- Not available
- Multipoint with LDAC
- Not available
- Paired devices remembered
- Not available
- Automatic switching between own devices
- Not available
- Fast pairing
- Not available
- Audio sharing
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- 10m3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Up to 30+ feet (10+ meters) from the paired device, depending on the environment.
- Wireless receiver
- Not available
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
- Not available
Latency
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- Low latency mode
- Not available
- Claimed latency
- Not available
- Lowest claimed latency
- Not available
Compatibility
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- Platforms
- Not available
- Connection per platform
- Not available
- Features that need a specific device
- Not available
- Official licence
- Not available
Battery and charging
- User-replaceable earbud battery
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
Mode Includes case recharges Hours (h) ANC off No 8 ANC off Yes 20 Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 202620 Hours Battery Life: 8 hours in buds, 12 hours in case. The help article says 8+ hours in the earbuds and 20+ hours in total. No volume, codec or settings are stated. The buds have no ANC, so the claim is stored as ANC off.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Earbuds 8+ hours, charging case 12+ hours, total 20+ hours.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/skullcandys-newest-offering-sets-a-new-standard-for-what-to-expect-in-a-true-wireless-earbud-under-20-301831529.htmlRead 23 October 20268 hours in the buds and an additional 12 hours in the case.- Longest claimed use per charge
- 8h
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
- Not available
- Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
- 8h
- Total with case (claimed)
- 20h
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)
- Not available
- Talk time (claimed)
- Not available
- Full charge time, buds
- 60min3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 20261 hour of charging the earbuds in the case reaches 100 percent.5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 2026Charge Time (hours): 1H.
- Charging guidance
- Not available
- Quick charge time
- 10min1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Rapid Charge: 10 min = 2 hrs.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Rapid Charge: 10 minutes of the earbuds charging in the case gives 2+ hours of playtime.5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 2026Rapid Charge Rating: 10 min = 2H. The same page states Released 1st September 2023 for the UK. This is later than the US release, so it is not used for release_date.
- Earbud playback after quick charge
- 2h1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026The help article says 10 minutes of the earbuds charging in the case gives 2+ hours of playtime. The same article says 10 minutes of case charging by USB-C also gives 2+ hours.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 20262+ hours after 10 minutes of the earbuds charging in the case. Earbud playback.
Charging case
- Case battery
- Not available
- User-replaceable case battery
- Not available
- Case charging port
- USB-C3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026USB-C plug and port are named in the charging troubleshooting.
- Case full charge time
- 60min3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 20261 hour of charging the case to 100 percent by USB-C cable.
- Wireless charging
- Not available
- 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
- Touch1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Capacitive touch sensor on the Skullcandy logo of each earbud.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The capacitive touch sensor on the Skullcandy logo gives a feedback tone for each tap.
- Earbud volume control
- Touch3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Double tap on either earbud turns the volume up. Triple tap turns it down.
- Gestures
- Tap once: play or pause, answer or end a call, Tap twice: volume up, Tap three times: volume down, Tap four times: switch EQ mode, Hold 1 second: reject an incoming call, activate the device's voice assistant, Hold 3 seconds: pairing mode, Hold both earbuds 1 second: power on, Tap twice, then hold 1 second: power off3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Quick start guide user controls. Every control works on either earbud. Manual power on is a 1 second hold on both earbuds, manual power off is 2 taps then a 1 second hold.
- Remappable controls
- No3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Smokin' Buds is not compatible with the Skullcandy app, so controls are fixed.
- Voice assistant
- Native voice assistant of the paired device1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Activate Voice Assistant. The help article says the buds work with any assistant, since a 1 second hold opens the device's native assistant.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Hold the touch sensor on either earbud for 1 second to activate the device's native assistant.
Sensors and health
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- In-ear detection
- Not available
- 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/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Ear Gels (S, M, L).3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Smokin' Buds comes with 3 sizes of ear gels.
- Ear tip materials
- Not available
- Stabilisers
- Not available
- Ear tip fit test
- Not available
- Dust and water rating, buds
- IPX41Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Listed as Sweat & Water Resistant. The help article gives IPX4.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Sweat and water resistant (IPX4).4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/skullcandys-newest-offering-sets-a-new-standard-for-what-to-expect-in-a-true-wireless-earbud-under-20-301831529.htmlRead 23 October 2026IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant.
- Dust and water rating, case
- Not available
- Water resistance depth
- Not available
Software
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- Companion app
- Not available
- App platforms
- Not available
- User firmware updates
- Not available
- Finding network
- Not available
- Precision finding
- Not available
- Live translation
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Weight per bud
- Not available
- Bud dimensions
- Width21.1Height19.2Depth30.5mm(0.8 × 0.8 × 1.2 in)5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 2026Product Dimensions (HxWxD mm): Earbud 19.2 x 21.1 x 30.5. Stored on the labelled axes.
- Case weight
- Not available
- Case dimensions
- Width43.36Height59.99Depth24.35mm(1.7 × 2.4 × 1 in)5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 2026Charging case 59.99 x 43.36 x 24.35 mm on the labelled HxWxD axes.
Certifications
- Hi-Res Audio
- Not available
- Communication certifications
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Smokin' Buds True Wireless Earbuds, Charging Case, Ear Gels (S, M, L), USB-C Charging Cable, User Guide, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026What's in the box on the product page: earbuds, charging case, ear gels (S, M, L), quick start and user guides. The page list names no cable, while the help article FAQ says the USB-C cable is included. The HMV sheet below lists it, so it is stored.5Retailer pagehmv.com/store/technology/headphones/skullcandy-smokin-buds-matcha-ture-wireless-bluetoRead 23 October 2026Packaging contents: earbuds, charging case, ear gels (S, M, L), USB-C charging cable, user guide, quick start guide.
- Cables included
Type Length (m) Count USB-C Charging Cable 0.1 1
Links
- Product page
- www.skullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbuds1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.skullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbuds1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026The Technical Specifications block of the product page. Skullcandy publishes no spec sheet PDF.
- Manual
- www.skullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wireless3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Smokin Buds Setup and FAQ, the maker's help article linked from the product page. It holds the quick start controls and the FAQ. No PDF manual was found.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 20261-Year Limited Warranty on the US product page.3Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/smokin-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026If it is a manufacturer defect, Skullcandy covers it with a 1-Year Limited Warranty.
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| S2TAW-R954 | 810045689104 | Matcha |
| S2TAW-T967 | 810145322901 | Flame |
| S2TAW-S951 | 810145320020 | Bone |
| S2TAW-T977 | 810145322925 | Smoke |
| S2TAW-T990 | 810145321904 | Preppy Blue |
| S2TAW-T989 | 810145321898 | Preppy Sage |
| S2SBBZ-PZ | 878615004658 | Pink |
| S2TAW-R740 | 810045688770 | True Black |
Sources
We read 6 sources for this earbuds. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbuds
- Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/smokin-buds-true-wireless-earbuds.json
- Regulatory filingfccid.io/Y22-S2TAW
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