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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and are fine with wired headphones, the Audio Technica ATH M30X offers better sound and a more immersive listening experience, but it is not as convenient for calls or meetings as it lacks a microphone. The Skullcandy Dime earbuds, on the other hand, have an integrated microphone and built-in controls suitable for calls, and their wireless design and compact size make them very portable and ideal for exercise. Although less expensive, the Skullcandy Dime doesn't match the Audio Technica's sound quality and is less ideal for critical listening or professional use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
Good for music
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
Very good for air travel
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.6/10
5.7/10
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
6.6/10
4.8/10
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
6.2/10
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is poor.
TV and Video
7.9/10
5.3/10
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
6.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime and Audio Technica ATH M30X are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Skullcandy Dime is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M30X does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$27
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$100
$150
$200
The Audio Technica ATH M30X has a price of $89 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Dime to be good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M30X and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
"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 Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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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