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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and features like active noise cancelling and sweat resistance, then the Beats Fit Pro may be the choice for you, especially if you are pairing them with an Apple device for improved audio and spatial features. They are also suitable for exercise and air travel given their secure fit and good portability. However, if you're on a budget and want a solid pair of earbuds for casual listening and calls, Skullcandy Dime offers good sound and build quality for a lower price; but they lack advanced features like noise cancelling and aren't optimized for any specific ecosystem like Apple's H1 chip integration in the Beats. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- The Skullcandy Dime has no clear advantages over the Beats Fit Pro.
Key differences
Music
6.9
5.7
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.1
The Beats Fit Pro and Skullcandy Dime are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Beats Fit Pro is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Battery
5.2 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$27
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$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
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Key similarities
Gaming
4.9
4.8
The Beats Fit Pro and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
6.3
6.2
The Beats Fit Pro and Skullcandy Dime are both only fair for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The Beats Fit Pro and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Beats Fit Pro and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $27 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 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 | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Fit Pro
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SoundGuys
Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
Skullcandy Dime
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PC Magazine
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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