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Updated January 10, 2024·
Consider your priorities carefully; the Bose 700 headphones are a high-end choice known for exceptional comfort, superior noise cancellation, and overall sound quality, which makes them ideal for air travel, focused music listening, and calls or meetings. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds are much more budget-friendly and offer great portability and a secure fit, making them suitable for exercise and on-the-go use, but they have lower mic quality and less effective noise isolation. While both are great for music, the Bose 700 offers a more immersive experience, but if you're looking for something compact and affordable, the Dime 2 might serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Bose 700.
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.0
The Bose 700 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.3
4.7
The Bose 700 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the Bose 700 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.3
4.8
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
5.2
The Bose 700 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
20.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose 700 has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
5.6
5.1
The Bose 700 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | 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 | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
Skullcandy Dime 2
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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