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Skullcandy taps Bose to tune its new budget ANC earbuds
Published onApril 15, 2025
- Skullcandy launches the Method 360 ANC earbuds with Sound by Bose
- They are available now globally at a special $99.99 introductory price (MSRP: $129.99)
- Features include hybrid ANC, a 40-hour battery, Skull-iQ app support, and a new slider case
Editor’s Note: We’re reporting live from the launch event in New York City. This story went live under embargo and will be updated with firsthand impressions from the event floor.
Skullcandy is back with what they are calling their most advanced wireless earbuds to date, a claim that is largely backed by a brand-new partnership. On the surface, the Method 360 ANC earbuds feature a striking design and style that screams Skullcandy, but under the hood, they leverage licensed ear tips and fins and audio tuning by none other than Bose.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the Sound by Bose branding on another company’s earbuds. For instance, the Motorola Moto Buds+ released last year also features ANC and audio tuned by Bose engineers. However, while the Method 360 ANC will eventually have the same MSRP of $129.99 as the Moto Buds+, you can snag them now for a special introductory price of only $99.
The Method 360 ANC also has a couple of other unique features, such as an all-new slider case with a built-in O-ring clip and three sets of fit fins and gels that use licensed technology from Bose for a secure, comfortable fit. You also get up to 40 hours of battery life with ANC off, and when ANC is on, it leverages a 4-mic hybrid system with an adjustable Stay-Aware mode.
Additional highlights include a low-latency mode for gaming and video streaming, Bluetooth multipoint, Google Fast Pair, Spotify Tap integration, voice sidetone for clearer calls, and Skull-iQ app compatibility for EQ customization and button remapping. Rapid charging delivers two hours of playback in just 10 minutes, and the IPX4 rating offers protection from sweat and water.
The Method 360 ANC is available now in five colorways—Black, Bone, Primer, Plasma, and Leopard—via Skullcandy.com. We’re on-site at the launch event at Hall des Lumières and will be updating this article soon with our hands-on impressions and what we learn about the long-term vision behind Skullcandy’s collaboration with Bose.