Skullcandy Session 360 review

Sound

The Session 360 uses a single small driver. It is suited to putting music near the listener, where a modest system does not have to cover a large area. The published wattage is the manufacturer's output rating and does not establish a measured bass extension or maximum clean listening level.

Skullcandy's app provides preset modes and a five-band custom EQ. Bass Boost can be layered over the chosen setting. That gives useful control over the balance, although adding bass processing cannot turn a small enclosure into a much larger speaker.

Connectivity

Multipoint allows two devices to remain connected for switching between sources. Google Fast Pair simplifies the initial connection on compatible Android devices. Ordinary Bluetooth pairing remains the route for other sources.

Party Mode can link compatible Session 360, 540 and 900 speakers, with one acting as host. This offers a way to spread music among several places or combine speakers owned by friends. The documented family compatibility matters more than the general Skullcandy brand name.

Stereo mode assigns left and right channels to two compatible Session speakers. It is useful for a deliberate listening arrangement, while a loose group is better suited to distributing the same music. Decide which purpose an additional speaker would serve before expanding the setup.

Battery & charging

Skullcandy quotes up to twenty hours, without a volume condition in the product specification. Actual demands change with listening level and sound settings. The rapid-charge claim is more immediately useful when preparing to leave, with ten minutes rated for two hours or more of playback.

A full charge takes around one hour and forty minutes. The USB-C cable is included, and the app shows the battery percentage in addition to the speaker's colored indicator. Checking that level before mounting the speaker somewhere less accessible can save an interruption later.

Design

At 247 grams, the Session 360 is easy to add to everyday belongings. The stowable strap works where there is a suitable loop or fixture, and the magnet offers another option on an appropriate metal surface. A secure position matters more than simply finding somewhere it will stick.

IP67 provides dust-tight protection and limited immersion resistance under test conditions. Skullcandy separately claims resistance to a one-meter drop onto concrete. The drop claim is distinct from the IP rating and does not make every attachment or impact harmless.

Several finishes are available, but the mounting and control design remain the more useful buying considerations. The app also handles firmware updates, making it worth installing even for an owner who normally uses the physical controls.

Alternatives

The larger Session 540 participates in the same Party Mode system and has an eight-watt published output rating. It deserves consideration when the speaker will mainly stay in one place. The Session 360 is the more natural choice when low carrying weight and flexible attachment are the priorities.

Verdict

The Session 360 is a well-equipped small companion for close listening. Magnetic placement, app EQ and quick charging give it useful flexibility beyond basic Bluetooth playback. Choose a larger speaker when bass scale or covering a group is the main requirement.