Back in school, I had colourful wired earphones from Skullcandy, which were one of my first proper audio purchases. And today, I have with me a Skullcandy Uproar TWS review unit, which was launched in India at Rs 2,499 but is currently available for Rs 3,499. It sits in the crowded budget TWS segment, where competition is tougher than ever. Skullcandy is pitching this as a lifestyle-focused pair, boasting features such as Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity, an IPX4 rating, up to 46 hours of battery life and plenty of touch controls. But to reach this price, the company has also cut a few corners. The question is whether those choices affect everyday use, particularly in terms of sound. That’s what we’ll find out in this Uproar TWS review.
Simple design and build
Besides the TWS and the case, you also receive the essentials, including a USB-C charging cable and two extra pairs of silicone tips in the box.
The Uproar TWS features a straightforward design. The case is compact, matte black and has a clean finish. There’s only the Skullcandy logo and the USB-C port on the bottom. It’s light and pocket-friendly. The hinge is fine and offers a satisfying opening and closing mechanism. But the build quality feels very basic compared to cases from CMF Buds 2.
The earbuds are also matte black in colour and have a stemmed design. They are comfortable for short to medium listening sessions, although the matte finish has a slightly slippery effect. I often have to adjust it for a better fit. Skullcandy has gone for a relaxed, easy-going fit rather than an isolating seal.
The overall build is decent for the price. You won’t mistake it for a premium pair. It is just plain and functional. The IPX4 sweat resistance is good to have.
Plug and play, but no customisation
The initial pairing is as simple as opening the case, and the buds enter pairing mode. They connect quickly to phones, laptops and tablets. For further pairing, wear the earbuds and press the touch area of the left/right earbud for 3 seconds. The Uproar TWS will then go into pairing mode.
Bluetooth stability indoors is fine, and I didn’t experience signal drops during normal use.
However, there’s something you should know: there is no companion app. So… No EQ, No firmware updates, and No control customisation.
For buyers who want a pick-up-and-use experience, this can be a refreshing option. There’s nothing to set up or tweak. For others, especially in 2025, the lack of an app feels limiting. Even budget earbuds now ship with basic EQ controls or customisable gestures. Here, you only get simple tap-based controls for play/pause, calls and track skipping. The earbuds respond quickly to touch prompts. So, that’s good.
Good for casual listening
The Skullcandy Uproar TWS features 12 mm dynamic drivers, which are large for this price, and delivers a warm tuning with recessed mids and rolled-off treble. It works for casual listening but falls short compared to newer rivals like the CMF Buds 2.
In real-world listening, ‘Bad Guy’ by Billie Eilish has enough bass impact and keeps her voice close, though the CMF Buds 2 offer tighter bass and clearer vocal definition. On ‘Hurt’ by Johnny Cash, his vocal sounds intimate and forward enough, with background instruments staying controlled. ‘Selkies’ by Between the Buried and Me shows wider left-right staging than the CMF Buds 2 in the intro, but once the track fills out, vocals slip behind the instruments, and the sound loses depth.
‘Pull Me Under’ by Dream Theater reveals its limitations: the mix becomes hollow and congested during busy sections. In ‘Dawn of the Iconoclast’ by Dead Can Dance, the treble extends but lacks detail. ‘Around the World’ by Kings of Leon reveals rolled-off highs and blended instruments due to recessed mids. The biggest struggle is ‘Centuries’ by Fall Out Boy, where everything blurs together, and separation collapses.
Overall, the Uproar TWS works well for vocals, lo-fi, acoustic and lighter pop tracks. It struggles with rock, metal, orchestral pieces and dense electronic music where layering, clarity, and separation are crucial.
Fine for calls and connectivity
Call quality is acceptable indoors. It offers a good seal that reduces the volume of nearby sounds such as people talking, keyboard clicks and telephone rings. It doesn’t feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and instead offers Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) delivered by a quad-mic setup. Lack of ANC is a big drawback, although the brand offers a separate ANC variant at a higher price tag of Rs 5,499.
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Connectivity via Bluetooth 5.4 is also acceptable. There is no in-ear detection. There is partial multipoint support, which means I can connect the Uproar TWS with a phone and a Mac. But if I’m listening to Spotify on my phone and start a YouTube video on the Mac, I still need to pause Spotify before the Mac audio comes through. This is handy, however, if I am switching Spotify playback between these devices. Furthermore, streaming, video calls and YouTube playback stay in sync, and I didn’t notice major latency in normal use. I watched a few episodes of Stranger Things and an episode of The Internet Said So podcast with the Movie and Podcast EQ modes, respectively. Had no problems.
Decent battery life
Skullcandy claims up to 46 hours total battery life with the case. In everyday use, I got 7 hours and 30 minutes of runtime from the earbuds. So, you could charge it about 5 times with the case. The test involved continuous listening at 80% volume and with the AAC codec.
The case charges via USB-C, and the buds take just over an hour to refuel.
The battery setup is slightly behind the likes of CMF Buds 2, but for casual daily listening and commutes, it’s sufficient.
Should you buy Skullcandy Uproar TWS?
The Skullcandy Uproar TWS is a simple-looking and straightforward pair of earbuds that prioritises convenience over advanced features. The design is plain but lightweight, pairing is easy, touch controls work fine, and Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint is a major plus. Battery life is dependable, and the sound works well for vocals, lo-fi, acoustic music and lighter pop/desi tracks.
But the limitations are just as clear. The build feels basic. There is no ANC. There is no companion app, which means no EQ and no control customisation. And more importantly, the sound tuning struggles with rock, metal and complex arrangements. A more affordable earbuds, like the CMF Buds 2, outperforms the Skullcandy pair in sound quality and overall offering.
So, the Uproar TWS makes sense if you want a straightforward pair from a popular brand with good connectivity and a casual listening profile. However, if audio quality, customisation or design premiumness matter more to you, better options exist in the same price bracket.
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G.S. Vasan is the chief copy editor at Digit, where he leads coverage of TVs and audio. His work spans reviews, news, features, and maintaining key content pages. Before joining Digit, he worked with publications like Smartprix and 91mobiles, bringing over six years of experience in tech journalism. His articles reflect both his expertise and passion for technology. View Full Profile
