Side by side
| Beats | Skullcandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Generally good | Generally good |
| CPSC recalls, last 3 years | 0 | 0 |
| CPSC recalls, all years | 1 | 0 |
| Most recent recall | 2015-06-03: Apple Recalls Beats Pill XL Portable Wireless Speakers Due to Fire Hazard | None on record |
| Owner satisfaction (Amazon) | Medium | Medium |
| Product lawsuits on record | None found | None found |
| Company behind the brand | Apple Inc. | Mill Road Capital |
| Trademark owner (USPTO) | Beats Electronics, LLC (Delaware, USA) | Skullcandy, Inc. (Delaware, USA) |
| Made in (recalled products) | China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country) | No recall records |
| Customer service | 1-800-442-4000 | Official support page |
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FAQ
Is Beats better than Skullcandy?
Beats and Skullcandy are level by our formula: both Generally good, with the same recall count and owner satisfaction.
Which has more recalls, Beats or Skullcandy?
In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 0 for Beats and 0 for Skullcandy; across all years, 1 and 0.
Are Beats and Skullcandy the same company?
No shared owner on record: Beats trademark owner Beats Electronics, LLC (Delaware, USA), Skullcandy trademark owner Skullcandy, Inc. (Delaware, USA).