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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize critical listening and want a spacious soundstage, go for the AKG K712 Pro as they offer superior sound quality and comfort for long sessions, but they're not portable, nor do they have a mic for calls. On the other hand, choose Skullcandy Dime if you need something affordable for general use, with decent sound quality, a built-in mic, and excellent portability for exercise or travel; yet, they may not be as comfortable for extended periods and have lower sound quality compared to the AKG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
5.7
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
7.0
4.8
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.1
The AKG K712 Pro and Skullcandy Dime are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the AKG K712 Pro is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.4
5.3
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$27
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $27 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
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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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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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