Skullcandy vs JLab: which brand is more reliable?

Skullcandy and JLab are level by our formula: both Generally good, with the same recall count and owner satisfaction. The comparison uses CPSC recalls, Amazon owner ratings, court records and company records.

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SkullcandyJLab
VerdictGenerally goodGenerally good
CPSC recalls, last 3 years00
CPSC recalls, all years00
Most recent recallNone on recordNone on record
Owner satisfaction (Amazon)MediumMedium
Product lawsuits on recordNone foundNone found
Company behind the brandMill Road CapitalNoritsu
Trademark owner (USPTO)Skullcandy, Inc. (Delaware, USA)PEAG, LLC (Delaware, USA)
Made in (recalled products)No recall recordsNo recall records
Customer serviceOfficial support pageOfficial support page

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

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FAQ

Is Skullcandy better than JLab?

Skullcandy and JLab are level by our formula: both Generally good, with the same recall count and owner satisfaction.

Which has more recalls, Skullcandy or JLab?

In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 0 for Skullcandy and 0 for JLab; across all years, 0 and 0.

Are Skullcandy and JLab the same company?

No shared owner on record: Skullcandy trademark owner Skullcandy, Inc. (Delaware, USA), JLab trademark owner PEAG, LLC (Delaware, USA).

Facts checked 2026-10-16.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

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