Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Reviews: What the Critics Are Saying

We knew Method 360 ANC was something special. Turns out, the rest of the world agrees.

When we said "Skullcandy brings the style, Bose brings the sound," we meant it. But do not just take our word for it. Since the Method 360 ANC launched, the reviews have been rolling in from some of the most respected names in audio and tech journalism, and they are saying things we honestly did not expect to read.

Here is what the world is saying about Skullcandy’s Method 360 ANC earbuds.

DIGITAL TRENDS: "NOTHING SHORT OF A GIFT TO BOSE FANS ON A BUDGET"

Digital Trends reviewer Simon Cohen put the Method 360 ANC head-to-head with the $299 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and, in his article "Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Review: Brilliant Bose Sound on a Budget,” came back with a take that stopped us in our tracks.

Cohen described the Method 360 ANC as "nothing short of a gift to Bose fans on a budget," with sound that delivers bass described as "delightfully full and authoritative" with "plenty of detail in the midranges" and highs delivered with "sparkly energy."

SOUNDGUYS: SOLID ANC, GREAT COMFORT, FEATURE-PACKED APP

SoundGuys put the Method 360 ANC through a full week of testing and, in their article: "Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Review: Bose Sound on a Budget?", called out the Bose collaboration as the real differentiator. Their verdict: the partnership gives the Method 360 ANC "an edge over many competitors in this price range," thanks to Bose's drivers, acoustic tuning, and licensed ear tips.

They highlighted the touch controls as "intuitive and responsive" with taps that never disrupted the ear seal, which SoundGuys noted is "a common frustration with budget earbuds." The companion app also earned praise for its customizable 5-band EQ with around a dozen intensity levels per band, calling it "perfect for dialing back that bass and raising the mids."

Their summary: solid ANC, great comfort, and a feature-packed app. That's a three-for-three.

TECHRADAR: "SOME OF THE BEST-SOUNDING EARBUDS I'VE EVER TESTED FOR THEIR PRICE"

TechRadar went straight to the point. Their reviewer called the Method 360 ANC "some of the best-sounding earbuds I've ever tested for their price," crediting the Bose tuning for a sound that is "rich, meaty and full." They noted that the buds are not just for bass-heads, either, with mids that were "just as energetic and electric as lower-frequency sounds."

On comfort and fit, TechRadar confirmed the earbuds stayed in place reliably even during workouts, and described the ANC as "strong and capable," adding that you will "struggle to find better at this price point." See article here.

Struggle to find better. At this price point. That is the bar.

INSIDEHOOK: ANC THAT WIPES OUT THE WORLD

InsideHook put the Method 360 ANC to the test in real urban conditions and had a strong take on the noise cancellation. Their reviewer said the ANC "wiped out subway and street noise as well as any earbuds I've used outside of Jabra's Elite Active buds." They also praised the customizable touch controls, calling them "easy to use" and noting that customizable button mapping is "something Skullcandy is good at across their various headphones."

Their overall take: a largely successful attempt to bridge the gap between Bose's more expensive QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Skullcandy's active lifestyle aesthetic. A fusion of best-in-class sound and fearless design, exactly as advertised. [Article here]

WHAT GADGET: "THESE EARBUDS MAKE YOU RETHINK SKULLCANDY AS A BRAND"

What Gadget had a line that hit different. After two weeks of testing, their reviewer landed here: "these earbuds make you rethink Skullcandy as a brand."

They noted that on first listen, the Method 360 ANC felt like it could compete with more high-end models for both ANC and overall sound quality and confirmed that passive noise isolation was "on par with that of brands such as Bose." Coming in at a fraction of the price of those brands, that comparison says everything.

THE SPECS BEHIND THE PRAISE

In case you need a quick reminder of what makes the Method 360 ANC worth all this noise:

Sound by Bose acoustic tuning
Up to 11 hours of battery life per charge, 40 hours total with case
Rated IPX4 for sweat and water resistance
Active Noise Canceling and Stay-Aware mode, both fully adjustable
Customizable touch controls and 5-band customizable EQ via the Skullcandy mobile app
Multipoint pairing to seamlessly switch between two devices
Google Fast Pair for Android
Rapid Charge (10 minutes = 2 hours of playtime)
Bold colorways: Black, White, Plasma, Primer, and Leopard