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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional sound quality and a comfortable fit for longer listening sessions, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ may be worth the extra cost; they also offer noise cancellation which is great for travel and noisy environments. However, if value for money is a concern and you are looking for earbuds that are highly portable and have a good sound for casual listening, the Skullcandy Dime 2 offers a very competitive package for its price and is particularly suitable for exercise due to its secure fit and sweatproof design. Neither are the best choice for gaming due to latency, but for calls, meetings, and TV, the Bang and Olufsen provide a slight edge in performance. Both lack virtual surround sound, but the Bang and Olufsen come with more robust build quality and added features like wireless charging, app equalizer, and ear/head detection that the Skullcandy Dime 2 lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Key differences
Music
6.8
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.4
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.2
4.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$176
$30
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ to be good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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