Method® 540 ANC

Active Noise Canceling Earbuds with Sound by Bose

PREMIUM SOUND, SMART TECH, SLEEK STYLE

Method 540 ANC brings together premium Bose sound, adaptive ANC, and a slimmer, lightweight, clip-anywhere case for maximum portability. Plus, it’s Skull AI compatible – your gateway to hands-free help and smarter listening, free 14-day trial.

Additional Features

  • Skull AI Voice Assistant Compatible - 14 Day Free Trial
  • Adjustable 4-Mic Active Noise
    Canceling
  • Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode
  • Up to 32 Hours of Battery with ANC On
    (9 hours in earbuds, 23 hours in case)
  • Up to 40 Hours of Battery with ANC Off
    (11 hours in earbuds, 29 hours in case)
  • Rapid Charge (10 min = 2 hrs)
  • IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant
  • Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode
  • Skullcandy App Compatibility
  • Multipoint Pairing
  • Clear Voice Smart Mic
  • Customizable 5-Band EQ Mode
  • 3 Preset EQ modes (Music, Bass Boost
    and Podcast)
  • Natural Voice Sidetone for Calls
  • Google Fast Pair
  • Call, Track, and Media Controls
  • Customize Button Functions
  • Use Either Bud Solo
  • Auto On/Connect
  • Bluetooth® (v5.3)

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: True Wireless Earbuds
  • Connection Type: Bluetooth® 5.3
  • Impedance: 16 Ohm
  • Driver Diameter: 12mm
  • Sound Pressure Level: 97.1 ± 4dB
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz
  • Weight: Buds 11g each, Case 72g

What's in the box:

  • Method 540 ANC True Wireless Earbuds
  • Charging Case
  • Ear Gel sizes: S, M, L
  • Fit Fin sizes: S, M, L
  • User Guide

SLEEK CASE DESIGN

Slimmer, sleeker, sharper. Method 540 ANC’s case is built to clip it and rip it. Lightweight, stylish, and always ready for the ride.

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ENABLE AI-VOICE WITH THE SKULLCANDY APP

Unlock Method 540 ANC’s full potential with the Skullcandy App. Access Skull AI, a voice-activated assistant enabled by Bragi with OpenAI. Choose one of 3 preset EQ’s or customize your own, reconfigure the button functions, adjust ANC and Stay-Aware hearing modes and more.

Product FAQ

What is Sound by Bose?

With Sound by Bose, Skullcandy has partnered with the audio experts at Bose to deliver a truly premium listening experience.

Skullcandy earbuds with Sound by Bose come with Bose's state-of-the-art audio, ergonmic fit, and customizable ear gels.

Add in Skullcandy's signature look and a too-good-to-be-true price point, and you get the perfect mix of style, sound, and affordability.

What gives Skullcandy + Sound by Bose earbuds superior sound quality?

Method 540 ANC are powered by Bose audio, delivering the best sound quality of any Skullcandy earbud.

Sound by Bose audio drivers give Method 540 ANC clearer, richer, higher quality sound from the deepest bass notes to the highest trebles.

Better yet, the secure fit, custom ear gels, and next-level noise canceling means you can block outside noise. That way, you to completely immerse yourself in the mind-blowing sound of Method 540 ANC.

What gives Method 540 ANC earbuds superior noise canceling?

Method 540 ANC earbuds include active noise canceling (ANC) to block outside sound.

Active noise canceling uses built-in microphones to detect the sound around you and create negative soundwaves that cancel out ambient sound.

The result? You can leave the outside world behind and get lost in the audio of your favorite tunes, podcasts, and videos.

How do I use Method 540 ANC's built-in AI assistant?

Method 540 ANC earbuds are compatible with Skull AI: Skullcandy's own built-in AI assistant, controlled by your voice and powered by Bragi with OpenAI.
You can try Skull AI for free. Download the Skullcandy app and enable Skull AI for a 14-day free trial. Then just say, ""OK, Skully"" for headphone/audio controls as well as general questions and information. After the free trial expires, you can continue using Skull AI by subscribing in the app.

How long is the battery life for Method 540 ANC earbuds?

With ANC enabled, Method 540 ANC earbuds have 32 hours of battery. That includes 9 hours of listening time for each earbud, plus 23 hours of additional battery in the charging case.

With ANC disabled, total listening time goes up to 40 hours, with 11 hours of battery in the earbuds, and 29 hours in the charging case.

Need to recharge quickly? With our rapid charge feature, your earbuds will get 2 hours of battery after just 10 minutes in their case!

Overall rating: 4.0985913 / 5 from 71 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Method® 540 ANC offers premium Bose sound and adaptive ANC technology, ensuring a comfortable and immersive listening experience. The sleek, lightweight design and 90-day free trial make it a versatile choice for users seeking smart tech and portability.

Summary topics

  • Sound Quality (30%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and comfort of the product.
  • Earbud Comfort (17%): In general, customers found these earbuds to be the best pair they've had in a very long time.

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Review highlights

  • "Fully enjoying the buds!" — Donna I.
  • "The warm sound-stage thanks to Bose makes watching movies so much nicer than other earbuds." — Jeremy N.
  • "Honestly the best pair of earbuds I’ve had in a very long time." — Damon M.

Reviews

Definitely an upgrade from the method 360.

"I had the method 360’s for just over a year and I loved them. I am a heavy duty mechanic and the noise cancelling does a very good job at keeping the headaches away, the 540’s are the same but better in every way. The case is much smaller, the sound is great, and the play time with anc on is more than good enough. They also charge ridiculously fast. I would definitely recommend that anyone thinking of buying them should."

— Dave K. (5/5)

Not a fan of the

"Not a fan of the case having the earbuds backwards when facing it to open. You have to open it with the back facing you for the earbuds to be in the correct position."

— Kyle A. (4/5)

I love these babies. The

"I love these babies. The active noise cancelling is top notch. Thank you Skullcandy for being so helpful and for such prompt shipping. At first I was turned off by the size of the charging case, but now with the size of efficiency and performance of the buds I understand. The way they magnetically pop into place perfectly every time… how pleasing. The way when you take one earbud out it automatically pauses the music for you (and you can change that setting if you wish). The charging case reminds me of the glass spheres in the movie “The Rock” with Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage, because the charging case slides open to reveal the delicate pieces you pull out. No I don’t charge for marketing ideas ;)"

— Boragard A. (5/5)

AmaIng product fits amazing in

"AmaIng product fits amazing in my ear and doesnt fall off, finally got some earbuds worth every penny"

— FDIEZ B. (5/5)

Love everything about them, However

"Love everything about them, However sometimes I have connectivity issues. But its minor."

— Morgan P. (5/5)

Awesome. Had the Method 360

"Awesome. Had the Method 360 before and upgraded for the 540. Earphones are more stable in the casing. I like that the casing is much more slim. With the sound by Bose you can't go wrong for the price."

— Helene S. (5/5)

I have spent so much

"I have spent so much money on Skullcandy’s ear buds and headphones and on a power bank and I am not happy with the method anc 540 ear buds I just got them in the mail not long ago and there is a glitch in the technology ugh! 😑"

— Crystal R. (1/5)

Case doesn’t charge

"Case doesn’t charge"

— Macalister D. (1/5)

Great earbuds

"I applied for warranty on my 360 and was able to purchase the 540. It has excellent sound quality. I am always satisfied with Skullcandy products."

— Josue N. (5/5)

It is an excellent option!

"It is an excellent option! I started to discover this type of headphones with the Method 360, but now with these new ones you can see a better quality"

— Gerardo P. (5/5)

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