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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a high-end experience with better overall sound quality, superior comfort, and effective noise cancellation, which make it ideal for air travel and focused music listening. If you value build quality and plan on using headphones for TV and video with less concern about the budget, this might be your pick. In contrast, the Skullcandy Dime 2 offers good value for its budget price, is extremely portable, and has a durable build, making it suitable for use during exercise and casual listening sessions, though it lacks in sound quality and features compared to the H95. If budget is a priority and you need something for on-the-go use, consider the Dime 2. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
9.1
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
4.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
9.1
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
35.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 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 | N/A | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
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Ecoustics
Will Jennings | March 2023
"The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a near bespoke level of build quality and design with impeccable materials, intuitive controls, and great sound. From an industrial design perspective, they are one of the best wireless headphones we have tested so far."
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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