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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and use during exercise, the Beats Powerbeats Pro would be a better fit due to higher sound quality and better secure fit features for physical activity. However, they are more expensive and offer less battery life than the Skullcandy Dime's case can provide. The Skullcandy Dime has a smaller design, making it more portable and comes at a budget-friendly price. Both earbuds support AAC codec for improved audio on Apple devices, but neither features active noise cancelling. For calls, the Skullcandy Dime offers slightly better microphone quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.5
5.7
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
5.5
4.8
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.0
6.2
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
7.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime is good.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$250
$16
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $250 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $16.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
5.7
5.3
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $16 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
Skullcandy Dime
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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 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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