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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and noise cancellation for potentially noisier environments or travel, the Beats Studiobuds are superior. They also offer slightly better comfort, a longer battery life, and are sweatproof, making them more suitable for exercise. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more affordable, highly portable option with decent sound and call quality, the Skullcandy Dime could be enough for your needs. However, remember that they lack noise cancellation and have a shorter battery life, which may not be ideal for extended use or in louder environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- The Skullcandy Dime has no clear advantages over the Beats Studiobuds.
Key differences
Music
7.2
5.7
The Beats Studiobuds is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
6.2
The Beats Studiobuds is good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
7.1
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$27
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.2
4.8
The Beats Studiobuds and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The Beats Studiobuds and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The Beats Studiobuds and Skullcandy Dime are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Studiobuds and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Studiobuds and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Studiobuds | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $27 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Studiobuds
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
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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