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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize long battery life and higher microphone quality for calls, the Baseus Bowie MA10 would be suitable, but they might not be the best for music or watching videos. They are better for use during exercise with sweatproof certification and silicone fins for a secure fit. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option with slightly better overall sound quality for casual listening and satisfactory performance during air travel due to its top-notch portability, the Skullcandy Dime may be the right choice. The Dime's smaller size may also be more comfortable for some users. Neither model is particularly well-suited for gaming or TV due to their fair soundstage and latency, and both lack active noise cancelling which is important if you need to block out ambient noise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
4.8
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.3
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.1
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
5.3
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for TV and video, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$23
$16
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $16.
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Key similarities
Music
5.8
5.7
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for music.
Noise Reduction
6.7
6.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.
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How the Baseus Bowie MA10 and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $16 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 132 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Simon Cohen | August 2023
"Even if the Bowie MA10 only had some of the features and performance they offer at double the price, they’d be a helluva good value. But given that they far exceed any other earbuds at this price, if you’re looking for an ultra-affordable set of wireless earbuds and you don’t mind their big charging case, you just can’t go wrong."
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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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