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earbuds with some notable differences. If battery life is crucial, the JLab Go Air Pop provides 9 hours of typical use with an additional 27 hours from the case, compared to 3 hours for the Skullcandy Dime 2 with 8.5 hours from its case. For workouts, both earbuds are sweatproof, but the JLab has a better 'Use during Exercise' score. Sound quality is subjective, but the Skullcandy has a 'Very Good' overall rating while JLab has 'Fair'. If you're using them for gaming or watching TV, the AAC codec support in Skullcandy may lead to less audio lag on Apple devices. Both earbuds lack active noise cancelling, but if you're flying, JLab is rated 'Very Good' for air travel. For calls and meetings, both are rated 'Poor' for mic quality, yet the JLab provides better passive noise isolation, which might help in noisy environments. The Skullcandy Dime 2 is slightly heavier but carries an IPX4 rating, indicating that they're certified to withstand splashing water from any direction. Finally, if you're often on the move, both have a 'Best in Class' portability score, but the JLab offers slightly better durability. Choose according to the features that match your lifestyle and use cases. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the JLab Go Air Pop.
Key differences
Music
7.1
6.0
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
4.7
The JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
5.2
The JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.1
5.1
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$20
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $20.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
4.8
The JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sam Smart | August 2023
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
Skullcandy Dime 2
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2022
"With the low price, it’s a low-risk investment. The Dime 2 is a decent set of backup buds for those times when you don’t want to risk your more upscale buds. If it weren’t for the lackluster battery life, I’d say everyone should have a pair as a spare for music."
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About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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