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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has a higher overall sound quality than the original Dime and is slightly better for comfort, but it has a lower score for calls and meetings and a slightly shorter battery life. Both models have similar build quality, controls, portability, and noise isolation. If sound quality and comfort are your priorities, go for the Dime 2, but if you need longer battery life or use them frequently for calls, consider sticking with the original Dime. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Skullcandy Dime.
Key differences
Phone Calls
6.2
4.8
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
5.2
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
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Key similarities
Music
5.7
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Dime 2 to be only fair for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
4.8
4.7
The Skullcandy Dime and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.3
5.1
The Skullcandy Dime and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for noise reduction.
Battery
3.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$22
$20
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Skullcandy Dime has a price of $22 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Dime | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$22 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | 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 | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 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) | 4.5 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Tim Gideon | April 2021
"For $25, the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless Earbuds deliver a powerful, balanced, rich, and bright sound signature. There’s really not much else to talk about, but the audio is better than you would expect for the price."
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Sound Guys
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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