Pros
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Good open-ear sound -
EQ modes available in app -
Charging case can be clipped to bags
Cons
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Bigger than some clip-on earbuds -
More detailed-sounding clip-on earbuds available -
Not quite fit for sweatier exercise
Key Features
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Bluetooth multipoint
Pair with two devices simultaneously -
Spotify Tap
Quick access to your Spotify playlists -
IP rating
Protected against splashes of water
Introduction
The Skullcandy Push 720 sees Skullcandy offer its take on buds like the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and the Shokz OpenDots One – at a more affordable price.
Along with its clip-on look, the Push 720 promises customisable sound, multipoint pairing and some more non-audio smarts like letting you snap smartphone pictures from the buds.
With the clip-on earbud seemingly here to stay, does Skullcandy’s debut set impress? I’ve been clipping them on to find out.
Price
The Skullcandy Push 720 Open officially launched in June 2025 and is now available for £99.99 / $99. That puts them in the mid-range category of similar clip-on style earbuds. You can definitely find cheaper alternatives, including the EarFun Clip (£79.99) and the Amazfit Up (£49.99).
They are a lot more affordable than the Bose Ultra Open (£299), which arguably spawned the design adopted by the Push 720 Open. They’re also cheaper than the
Soundcore AeroClip (£129) and the Shokz OpenDots One (£179 / $199).
Design
- Clip-on earbuds
- Physical, one-button controls
- IP67 water and sweat resistant rating
As mentioned already, the Push 720 Open is a clip-on design inspired by the likes of Bose and Soundcore. Except you won’t mistake these for any of those buds.
These are a bit more conspicuous when worn and not as dainty as Bose, Shokz or Soundcore’s efforts. They come in just a single black and silver look, which is a shame to discover as they could do with a splash of colour.
Skullcandy states they carry an IP67 water and sweat resistant rating, giving them strong protection against moisture. While they’re built to handle sweatier use I did find that they slid around during longer workouts. They’ve never fallen off, but there’s definitely some fit issues during exercise.
When they do stay put the fit in general is good. I’ve had problems wearing them with glasses due to the part of the earbud that sits behind your ears. Beyond that, they’ve been comfortable to wear albeit could benefit from being a touch lighter and smaller.
Each earbud includes a single physical button that can be customised from the Skullcandy app and these are physical controls that work well. You can press once or multiple times to adjust volume, skip back and forward a track, play and pause audio or launch the supported Spotify Tap mode. Again, if you’re on the move, they can be trickier to use. In all other scenarios, they work perfectly fine.
When you need to put the buds away or charge them, they sit inside one of the more unique-looking charging cases you’ll find. The case is designed like a pouch, with the buds magnetically locking into place in the base of the pouch, with a carabiner clip up top so you can clip it to a bag. It’s something a bit different and I like that. There’s a USB-C port around the back while you can drop the base onto wireless chargers to power up as well.
Features
- Up to 6 hours battery life
When handling calls, you’ll find an AI-powered mode inside the companion smartphone app that’s designed to focus on the speaker’s voice over background noise to improve overall call quality when in busier environments. I wouldn’t say call quality is exceptional, but it also wasn’t unusable to turn to for calls.
The app includes some additional modes, like a multipoint pairing to pair up to two devices at once. You can set up Spotify Tap for quicker access to the music streaming app as well as get music recommendations based on your preferred listening. There’s also a photo mode, so you can use the button on the buds to snap smartphone pictures remotely.
Battery life is up to 6 hours, with 24 hours total battery when you factor in the charging pouch. You’re also getting a quick charge mode, providing two hours listening from a 10-minute charge. Those numbers are a little on the short side compared to other clip-on earbuds, barring maybe Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds.
What you get in between charges is dictated by listening volume. When I used them for more than an hour they dropped by 30%. I’d say the battery is likely closer to 5 hours and maybe likely to be less in some scenarios.
Some will feel indifferent to the charging pouch. I like it because you can clip it to a bag, and it offers good protection for the buds. If you’re hoping for something that’s easy to slip into your pocket like some other cases, then you might take more issue with Skullcandy doing charging cases differently just to be different.
Sound Quality
- Air conduction, open-ear sound
- Custom and preset EQ modes in app
Skullcandy relies on 12mm drivers and an air conduction speaker setup to deliver its open-ear sound. This is a similar approach to pretty much all other clip-on buds.
I’ve managed to clip on most of the competition and I’d put the Push 720 Open somewhere in the middle of the pack. They don’t match the level of detail you will get from the Bose Ultra Open, Shokz OpenDots One or Sony’s wingtip-style LinkBuds. They also don’t sound as bad as some of the budget options that are out there.
Firstly, there’s a good volume, which isn’t always a strength of clip-on earbuds. They also don’t horribly leak audio in the way open-ear headphones and earbuds can. That makes them a little more suitable for quieter, shared working environments.
On Massive Attack’s Unfinished Sympathy, whether using the default Music EQ preset or the bass boost one, bass performance was a bit muddled and a little too prominent in the mix. It was a similar story on Sade’s Slave Song. There isn’t quite the warmth I’d anticipated in that sound profile.
On Tears For Fears’ Bad Man’s Song, there’s more of a boxy quality to mids with trebles sitting somewhere between grainy and relaxed. A switch to something more laid back like Sam Cooke’s Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen and there are signs of some more likeable midrange smoothness.
There’s something good here amongst some hits and misses. You might just have to wait for the right track or audio to appreciate the best the Push 720 Open has to offer.
Should you buy it?
You want an affordable set of clip-on, open-ear earbuds
The Skullcandy Push 720 Open are cheaper than most clip-on earbuds and offer good audio performance for less money.
You want the best-sounding, clip-on earbuds to buy
Spend a lot more or even just a bit more money and you’ll get clip-on earbuds that offer more balanced and overall more polished sound.
Final Thoughts
Skullcandy’s first clip-on, open-ear earbuds are a solid debut effort, without really troubling the best in this burgeoning earbud category.
They’re not quite as diminutive as Bose or Shokz’s clip-on earbuds nor are they as polished sounding or as bright as something like the Soundcore AeroClip, which cost a little bit more. Below that £99 mark though, they are arguably the best of the slightly more affordable bunch.
If it was maybe £20 cheaper and a little smaller, there would be reasons even more to recommend them as a cheaper route to getting a set of clip-on earbuds.
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FAQs
The Skullcandy Push 720 have an IP67 water, sweat and dust resistant rating, making them suitable for wet conditions. This only applies to the earbuds and not the charging case.
Full Specs
| Skullcandy Push 720 Open Review | |
|---|---|
| UK RRP | £99.99 |
| USA RRP | $99.99 |
| Manufacturer | Skulllcandy |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Battery Hours | 24 |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
| Weight | 89.6 G |
| ASIN | B0DYH933QN |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Driver (s) | 12mm |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast Pair |
| Colours | Black, Silver |
| Frequency Range | 20 20000 – Hz |
| Headphone Type | On-ear (Open) |
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