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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and want earbuds that perform well for exercising and air travel, the Baseus Bowie MA10 could be the better option. They have a larger size, which may affect comfort depending on your preferences, but they offer some sweatproofing and better battery life which is useful for longer sessions. However, if budget is a concern and you want highly portable earbuds, the Skullcandy Dime 2 is notably less expensive and offers a more compact carry size. The Skullcandy also charges quickly, which could be convenient for frequent, short usage. Neither of these earbuds excels in sound quality for gaming, TV, or calls, so they are not the best choice if those are your main uses. Both have active noise cancelling and are good for casual listening, but keep in mind that the Baseus has better overall build quality and mic quality, which might be worth considering if durability and call clarity are important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Baseus Bowie MA10.
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
4.7
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.8
5.1
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$23
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Music
5.8
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Dime 2 to be only fair for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
4.8
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
5.2
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
6.7
6.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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How the Baseus Bowie MA10 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 132 | 8.5 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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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Baseus Bowie MA10
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Digital Trends
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."
Skullcandy Dime 2
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Sound Guys
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 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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